Kenya Culture, Lifestyle, and Everyday Things
Location and Background Country in Eastern Africa Country in Eastern Africa Bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Sudan. Bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Sudan. Major cities are Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. Major cities are Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
Lifestyle A long time ago people didn’t like western type of clothes so they wore traditional clothes. A long time ago people didn’t like western type of clothes so they wore traditional clothes. However, now people wear western clothes, eg jeans. However, now people wear western clothes, eg jeans. Most houses are made of concrete/cement. In the countryside, most are made of mud. In the United States, no matter where you are, almost all houses are made of wood. Most houses are made of concrete/cement. In the countryside, most are made of mud. In the United States, no matter where you are, almost all houses are made of wood.
The media is becoming more international. The media is becoming more international. On TV, there are foreign shows; and more and more international radio stations are opening. There are more types of foods in Kenya than there were years ago. There are more types of foods in Kenya than there were years ago.
languages There are 43 tribes in Kenya, each with their different languages. There are 43 tribes in Kenya, each with their different languages. Common language groups include: Common language groups include: 1.Bantu 2.Cushites 3.Nilotes
Different tribes have different manners of dressing, different foods, and different traditions. Different tribes have different manners of dressing, different foods, and different traditions.
School system There are 3 levels of school: There are 3 levels of school: 1.Primary school 2.Secondary school 3.University Curriculum very different from America Curriculum very different from America English (British) is now taught in every school. English (British) is now taught in every school.
Transportation Public transportation is the main means of transport. Buses are the most popular vehicles in Kenya. Public transportation is the main means of transport. Buses are the most popular vehicles in Kenya. We have ferries at the coast, and airports for those who wish to travel by air. We have ferries at the coast, and airports for those who wish to travel by air. Trains are now dangerous to travel in because they are very crowded. The best trains are really expensive. Trains are now dangerous to travel in because they are very crowded. The best trains are really expensive.
What Kenya is known for Wildlife Wildlife Fast runners Fast runners
Why I like Kenya It’s weather is so good It’s weather is so good There are a lot of things to be learnt within the countries There are a lot of things to be learnt within the countries Kenya has a good relationship with its neighbors. Kenya has a good relationship with its neighbors.