General:
Education System
Kenya uses what is called an 8-4-4 system of education, which was introduced in 1985 during President Arap Moi’s tenure. It comprised
Kenya Time Zone and office hours
Kenya lies on the equator so prepare for an amazing tropical weather experience! The time zone in Kenya is GMT/UTC +3.00 and this creates a
Speed limits
If you are travelling with an established and professional tour company, you will not have to worry about over-speeding. In Kenya, Public
Roads in Kenya
The road network in Kenya continues to be improved, with government spending a lot of resources for their expansion. However, you will find
Cattle in the parks and reserves
Well, if you are a regular Safari goer, you might have noticed that some seasons are dry while others are not. In the dry season,
Matatus: Kenya popular mode of transport
I feel that matatus (14-seater vans for public transport) are worth a mention, because they affect our daily life in Kenya. Many of us depend
Boda Boda –Motor bike riders
You can’t miss them, the motor-bike rider taxis. The origin of the boda boda is actually ‘border-border’, which was a name they were given
Beers, Tea and clubbing
At the end of a long day, I love to sit with a cold Tusker beer, especially while in the parks and reserves. You are going to love the
Shopping
For a first-time Safari-goer, you will feel like you want to take the whole country, fit it into your luggage, and carry it home with you.
Slums in Kenya
Kenya unfortunately has the biggest urban slum in Africa. The history of its slums dates back to the Colonial Era, especially during the
Electricity
Kenya uses 220-240v power. The sockets are type G, 3-pins, and UK type. An adapter will be needed if your equipment does not normally work
Internet and phones
Every body now wants and enjoys Internet connectivity every day. As someone said ‘it is the disease with no vaccination’, in an IT-savvy
Learn basic kiswahili Solutations
Feel appreciated, be happy, be humorous, and learn a few Swahili phrases. You will be glad you did. The locals will appreciate your efforts
Local Media
Will you have time for and need to catch up with local media? I highly doubt it. But if you will, radio stations are very many in Kenya
Celebrated holidays in Kenya
There are many holidays that are celebrated in Kenya including Christian and Muslim ones. Celebrating here does not necessarily mean merry-making.
Weather, Season and temperatures
True…weather patterns have changed so much that it has become difficult to predict what the weather or temperature will be like over the
Sports in Kenya
Almost everyone will tell you Kenya is famous for some things: long distance athletics, beaches and wildlife safaris. It is over 50 years
Agriculture in Kenya
Kenyans depends majorly on agriculture for their livelihood. Almost all of the fruits and vegetables you will see in roadside kiosks