Everything you need to know about Kenya: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kenya: African Equatorial Country and Wild Safari Hotspot
In the 700s, Arab seafarers established settlements along the coast of Kenya later on in the early 1500s Portuguese took control over this area. More than 40 ethnic groups reside in Kenya. The Kikuyu is the largest ethnic group that migrated to Kenya in the beginning of the 18th century. In 1890 the British took over Kenya from the Portuguese and renamed it British East Africa in 1920. Kenyans launched an independence struggle called the Mau Mau movements in the 1940’s, which finally succeeded in 1963. Jomo Kenyatta, the prominent nationalist leader during the independence struggle became the first president of Kenya. From 1964 to 1992, the country was ruled as a one-party state by the Kenya African National Union (KANU), first under Kenyatta and then under Daniel Arap Moi. Demonstrations and riots pressured Moi to allow for multiparty elections in 1992.
Kenya Profile: Overview of Facts and Figures
Tourist Attractions of Kenya:
Kenya is a preferred African tourist destination and offers a heady mix of miles stretched silvery beaches, astounding wildlife and bird sanctuaries, gigantic mountains with lush green jungles and coral reefs. The Kenyan tourist attractions cater to a variety of tourist tastes and it has something for all.
Nairobi the capital city of Kenya has a big metropolitan set-up with the beautiful backdrop of Nairobi National Park. Mombasa is among Africa’s finest beaches and famous for its fascinating historical sites such as Fort Jesus that was built by the Portuguese.
Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is known for its lion population and is world famous as a natural lion habitat. The wild natural beauty attracts tourists as well as researchers from the world. Masai Mara National Reserve also known for its fantastic annual wildebeest migration and paradise for bird watchers.
Major Sight-seeing Places in Kenya include:Nairobi, May 3 (IANS) Kenyan Sports Minister Paul Otuoma has been barred from parliament until he responds to a question posed by an MP on national football team captain Denis Oliech's decision to quit the team.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India's Bharti Airtel Wednesday reported a 16 percent growth in revenue in its Africa operations at $1.2 billion during the quarter ended March 31 over the like period of the previous financial year.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Barack Obama's sister Auma, who was raised in Africa, has written a new memoir tracing their family's ties back in Kenya.
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Belgrade, April 23 (IANS) Kenya's Mary Pitkani and James Barbasai won the 25th Belgrade International marathon.
London, April 22 (IANS) Scientists have identified a key protein common to malaria parasites, opening the way to more effective vaccines or drugs against the life-threatening infections caused by the micro-organisms.
Nairobi, April 22 (IANS) Wildlife rangers have shot dead five suspected ivory poachers in a gun battle in Kenya, BBC reported.
Washington, April 21 (ANI): A link between different strains of malaria parasites that cause severe disease has been identified, which could help develop vaccines or drugs against life-threatening cases of the infection.
Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): US President Barrack Obama's his father was also called 'anti-American and anti-white' when he moved to the United States from Kenya in 1959.
Nairobi, April 18 (IANS) Sprints have never been Kenya's area of specialisation but that history might be changed this summer at the London Olympics where the country is expected to enter a team in the 4X400m relay.
London, Apr 18 (ANI): Angelina Jolie, who has been working at the UN refugee agency as a goodwill ambassador for the past ten years, has been promoted to special envoy to draw attention to some of the world's worse humanitarian disasters using her fame.
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) A Kenyan Indian becomes an Indian Kenyan in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Tanmay Mishra, who turned out for Kenya in the 2011 World Cup, is an Indian with "dual citizenship" for Deccan Chargers.
Washington, April 17 (IANS) Policymakers face the dilemma of how best to respond to the challenges of slackening global activity and continued financial volatility as many countries remain vulnerable to unexpected shocks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday.
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) A Kenyan Indian becomes an Indian Kenyan in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Tanmay Mishra, who turned out for Kenya in the 2011 World Cup held in the subcontinent, is an Indian with "dual citizenship" for Deccan Chargers.
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) A Kenyan Indian becomes an Indian Kenyan in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Tanmay Mishra, who turned out for Kenya in the 2010 World Cup, is an Indian with "dual citizenship" for Deccan Chargers.
New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): India is all set to host the World Information Technology Forum (WITFOR) 2012 at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Tuesday.
Nairobi, April 15 (IANS) Wildlife authorities in Kenya have found old skulls and bones of three rhinos in the world famous Lake Nakuru National Park, about 120 km southwest of capital city of Nairobi.
Washington, April 14 (ANI): US President Barack Obama's illegal immigrant uncle is preparing to fight new efforts to have him deported back to Kenya from America.
Jakarta, Apr 11 (ANI): A massive 8.7 earthquake has struck off the western coast of Indonesia triggering fears of a "devastating" tsunami.
New Delhi/Hong Kong, April 11 (IANS) Many states along India's east coast felt tremors as a high intensity earthquake rocked Sumatra Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. A tsunami warning has been issued in India and 27 other countries
Hong Kong, April 11 (IANS) A tsunami alert has been sounded in 28 places across the world, including India, after a massive earthquake rocked Indonesia Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Family members of a Kerala sailor, who is among 17 Indians on board a Nigerian vessel hijacked by Somali pirates, have urged the Indian government to intervene in seeking their release.
London, Apr 7 (ANI): Flavio Briatore's wife Elisabetta Gregoraci, who loves to show off her enviable figure in bright bikinis, opted for a green and white two-piece on Thursday that looked like it had been made out of seaweed.
A recent study has revealed that, use of injectable form of progestin for birth control for one year or more doubles the risk of breast cancer in young women.
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Using an injectable form of progestin-only birth control for a year or more doubles the risk of breast cancer in young women, a new study has revealed.
Columbus, Apr 5 (ANI): Internet use will prove to be more effective in countries, that already have some reforms introduced in that direction, a new multinational study has revealed.
Los Angles, April 5 (IANS) Actress Natalie Portman has been roped in as the ambassador for Free the Children, a charity that helps youngsters in developing countries.
Nairobi, March 27 (IANS) Kenya and Britain will promote their ties, said visiting British Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham.
Nairobi, March 27 (IANS) Kenya and Britain have vowed to promote their ties, said visiting British Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham here Monday.
London, Mar 15 (ANI): Prince Harry has revealed that if he had the opportunity to serve his country in the war zone he would do it again.
London, Mar 15 (ANI): Prince Harry has revealed that if he had the opportunity to serve his country in the war zone he would do it again.
Washington, March 13 (ANI): A new study in Kenya has found that smartphone use was cheaper than traditional paper survey methods to gather disease information, after the initial set-up cost.
Dubai, Mar.8 (ANI): The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Chief Executives Committee met here on Wednesday and have decided to back an expansion of the Twenty20 format.
Dubai, Mar.8 (ANI): The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Chief Executives Committee met here on Wednesday and have decided to back an expansion of the Twenty20 format.
London, Mar 1 (ANI): An Egyptian man whose name was on an FBI 'most wanted' list as an alias for a senior Al-Qaeda figure has handed himself in to the police in a bid to clear his reputation.
London, Mar 1 (ANI): An Egyptian man whose name was on an FBI 'most wanted' list as an alias for a senior Al-Qaeda figure has handed himself in to the police in a bid to clear his reputation.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Scientists have suggested that text messaging can be used to control malaria in Africa.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Scientists have suggested that text messaging can be used to control malaria in Africa.
London, Feb.8 (ANI): Britain and the Olympics face a growing threat from "lone wolf" terrorists who have taught themselves how to build bombs using al Qaeda publications, a leading security think tank has warned.
Vadodhra, Feb 5 (ANI): The third edition of annual half marathon in Gujarat's Vadodhra District saw the participation of over 40,000 participants including 50 international runners on Sunday.
Vadodhra, Feb 5 (ANI): The third edition of annual half marathon in Gujarat's Vadodhra District saw the participation of over 40,000 participants including 50 international runners on Sunday.
Cape Town (S.Africa), Jan.20 (ANI): Proteas Test captain Graeme Smith and fellow players Faf du Plessis, Alviro Peterson, Wayne Parnell and members of the coaching staff, on Thursday met a group of children orphaned and made vulnerable by AIDS.
Cape Town (S.Africa), Jan.20 (ANI): Proteas Test captain Graeme Smith and fellow players Faf du Plessis, Alviro Peterson, Wayne Parnell and members of the coaching staff, on Thursday met a group of children orphaned and made vulnerable by AIDS.
