Out of all the population of Kenya, only less than 10% own personal cars. The rest of the population commutes to work using public means, and a few selected with the capabilities use private means such as cabs and Uber. Also, to save on fuel cost, even personal car owners at times opt to use … Read more
Nairobi is Kenya’s Capital and administrative city. It serves as the seat of the national government as well as the major commercial hub in East and Central Africa. Nairobi city started as a rail depot station in 1899, serving the Kenya-Uganda railway. It served as a logistical center for railway workers and British Colonialists who … Read more
The name “Kenya” draws its origin from the renowned Mount Kenya, which held great significance in the region. Specifically, the name is believed to have been derived from the Kikuyu, Kamba, and Embu names for the majestic mountain: “Kiri-nyaga,” “Kiri-nyaa,” and “Kiinyaa.” The term “Kenya” is believed to have emerged from a colonial mispronunciation of … Read more
Nairobi is the administrative and capital city of Kenya. It is where the cultures and languages of the forty four ethnic communities of Kenya converge to bring out a sense of nationalism. Kiswahili is the national language of Kenya and is spoken literally in all corners of the country while English is the official language … Read more
Swahili City States were communities of people who lived along the East African coast stretching from Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique (Pouwels &Kusimba, 2000). The city-states emerged in the 9th century as vibrant trading centers and existed until the 18th century. The traders also intermarried with the Bantu communities as well, a development that resulted … Read more
The Bantus were mainly agriculturalists, which they did for their economic development and subsistence. One of the major crops that were cultivated across various Bantu groups was millet. The crop nearly characterized the Bantu people from the other groups on the continent as it was common with them despite where they migrated to—they would cultivate … Read more
For the Kalenjin people, marriage is not just a union of two people, it is a binding of two families. And that is where the ‘Koito’ (dowry payment) process comes in. Kalenjin ‘Koito’ involves a cascade of events from a series of negotiations, gift exchanges, and feasting that culminates in a grand celebration of love … Read more
When talking about the richness of Kalenjin culture, their traditional food comes somewhere on top of the list. Kalenjin people are renowned for their delicious and healthy traditional foods. Here are the top 10 Kalenjin traditional foods that you must try. 1. Mursik Mursik is a popular Kalenjin name for fermented milk. It is made by … Read more
Dating can be a tricky endeavor, especially when you’re dealing with cultural differences. If you’re a woman who’s interested in dating a Kalenjin man, you may be wondering what you need to know to make your relationship work. Fortunately, with a little knowledge and understanding, you can build a successful and fulfilling relationship with a … Read more
The history of Kenya is a rich and diverse one, with many different peoples having contributed to the country’s cultural heritage. There are four main language groups in the country namely; Nilotes, Cushites, Bantus, and Semites. Granted, the Semites are rarely thought of as a Kenyan language group but as we will see shortly, it … Read more