Kenya legitimately called as the Republic of Kenaya is a nation in the Eastern part of the African continent. On the south east it is bordered by the Indian Ocean coastline. The neighboring nations of Kenya are Tanzania in the south, Uganda in the west, and South Sudan in the North West, Ethiopia in the north and Somalia in the north east.

The entire nation is spread on a total area of 580,000 km2 and boasts of having 41 million people population approximately thereby, symbolizing 42 various communities and ethnicity. The country derived its name from the second highest mountain peak in South Africa, Mount Kenya.

ubsequent to a referendum and a new constitutional adoption on August 2010, the entire country of Kenya is segregated into 47 counties, which are semi-autonomous governance entities. It is expected by August 2012; the entities will be fully recognized. Elected Governor will rule the counties and they will function freely without the influence of Nairobi’s central government.

Just like its varied multi ethnic population, the country has diverse geographical conditions. Along its Indian Ocean coastline, you will experience a temperate and sultry climate. But as you move inward into the country, in the direction of its capital, Nairobi, you will find the climate altering into Savannah grassland rich in wild life.

The biggest tropical and second fresh water lake in the globe, Lake Victoria is located in the south western part of the Kenya and it shares the lake with other countries like Tanzania and Uganda.

Capital: Nairobi

Independence: got independence from the British on 12 December 1963 and a year later,the country was declared as a Republic on 12 December 1964.

Languages: The official languages are Swahili and English.

Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES)

Religions: Christianity (83%), other minority religions are Muslims, indigenous beliefs etc.

Time: EAT (UTC+3)

History

Fossils of Giant crocodile have been unearthed in Kenya. Researches reveal that they belong to the Mesozoic Era, some 200 million years back. The excavated relics reveal that nearly 20 million yes before, the areas of present day Kenya was inhabited by Primates.

Groups of hunters and gatherers similar to the present day Khoisan speakers were believed to be the first inhabitants for the modern day Kenya. Later the horn of Africa (Somali peninsula)’s agropastrol Cushitic speakers replaced them. In the early part of Holocene (geological epoch) the provincial climate drifted from arid to damper climatic environment, thereby facilitating the people to take other occupation like herding and agriculture.

In the first millennium AD, farmers speaking Bantu language inhabited Kenya. The Bantus had their roots in West Africa all along the Benue River in the present day western Cameroon and Nigeria. The migration of Bantus lead to the growth of agriculture, news tools like Iron devices were introduced and were, utilized for farming work.

In 1888, the British came to South Africa. A few years later, the Kenya–Uganda railway, was built, which traversed through the nation. During the construction some native tribes like the Nandis try to sabotage the project, but the British Government with their modern weapons were able to suppress them and kept them in a native reserve, thereby preventing them from forestalling the railway project. Because of availability of cheap labor, workers were also brought from India, to work on the project.

During the 20th century’s early part, the farmers from Europe and British to Kenya and they became rich by practicing wealthy farming like tea and coffee. From the year 1952 to 1959, the Mau Mau rebelled against the British and this led to the outbreak of the Mau Mau rebellion, the revolution continued until its rebel leader Dedan Kimathi was imprisoned in 1956 and executed.

On Dec12th 1963, Kenya got its indpendence from the British, and a year later in 1964, the Republic of Kenya was announced and Mr.Jomo Kenyatta became the first prime minister of the Republic.