Carnivals are annual celebration festivals that involve music, dance, masquerade, and processions. They are celebrated all over the world by Roman Catholic countries in February all the way to early March, in the weeks prior to the commemoration of the 40 days of Jesus’ fast in the wilderness. The Mombasa Carnival opens the door for … Read more
Kenya is famously known for its wildlife, wilderness, beautiful sceneries, and favorable weather conditions all year round. This attracts tourists from all over the world, including some locals. The diversity of options from road trips to national parks, game reserves, beaches, lakes, and parks provides an endless list of to-dos in the country. And truth … Read more
Most Kenyans, especially those living in urban areas, prefer permanent houses constructed with bricks and concrete. Skyscrapers are also perpetually mushrooming in major cities and towns in the country. Constructing these structures depends on cement, which is used to make concrete. Cement in Kenya is locally produced due to expansive limestone deposits. Limestone is a … Read more
Otherwise known as fluorite, fluorspar was first discovered in Kenya in 1967. Its deposits were found at Kimwarer, Kerio Valley, in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, a part of the Great Rift Valley. In 1971, Fluorspar Company of Kenya was founded by the national government. Later, in 1979, the company changed ownership and was now known as Kenya … Read more
Diatomite was first discovered in Kenya in 1928-29 by the Kenyan-British archeologist, Louis Leakey, in the Rift Valley region. Shortly after, in 1942, the African Diatomite Limited was established. The factory set up at Kariandusi, which is an archeological site located east of Lake Elementaita, in Nakuru County. In recent years, there has been a … Read more
Sultan Hamud is one of the most famous historic towns in Kenya. It’s located in Makueni county, Kilome constituency, Kasikeu division. It’s home to an astonishing array of attractions, activities and experiences, making it one of the most visited places by both local and international tourists. It is well-known for serving as a rest area … Read more
It’s an undeniable fact that cabin crew jobs are among the most coveted among young people in Kenya. Since becoming a pilot or aeronautical engineer needs high and expensive qualifications, many people opt for the easier aviation industry career path- flight attendant. With as low as a D+ (plus) and a minimum of C-(minus) in … Read more
The KWS community scouts are integral to the Kenyan wildlife welfare. They carry out vital duties like creating awareness through outreaches and resolving human-wildlife conflicts. To ensure effective running of duties, the KWS community scouts work together with other members of the KWS such as the rangers and clinicians. There are different levels of KWS … Read more