General Information
Location
Kenya lies across the equator on the East Coast of Africa. It borders Somalia, Ethiopia and Sudan to
the North, Uganda to the west, Tanzania to the South and the Indian Ocean to the East. see map
Area
Covers an area of 225, 000 sq. miles (582, 646 sq. km) Approximately the size of Texas State, U.S.A.
Government Structure
- The Executive
- The Legislature
- The Judiciary
Administrative Divisions
Eight Provinces including the Nairobi area. Provinces are: Central, Coast, Eastern, North, Rift Valley,
Western and North Eastern. These provinces are divided into administrative areas known as districts.
Climate
Pleasant and favorable with plenty of sunshine all year round. Rainfall is sometimes heavy around April
to May while some areas are more cloudy though without much rain around July/August.
Population
32,021,856 (2004 EST.).
Religion
40 % Protestant, 30 % Roman Catholic, 6 % Muslim, 23% other religions.
LANGUAGES
There are two main languages:
(a) English-Official language
(b) Kiswahili-National language
Over 42 indigenous languages are spoken.