Capital Official languages Population Area Ethnicities

Nairobi Swahili, English 44,354,000 224,080 sq mi 22% Kikuyu 14% Luhya 13% Luo 11% Kamba 6% Kisii

6% Meru 12% Kalenjin 15% other African 1% non-African

Received Independence on12 December 1963 from British colonialism

Jomo Kenyatta

Daniel arap Moi

Government : Presidential Republic President: Uhuru Kenyatta - Facing charges from the International Criminal Court Prime Minister: Raila Odinga

3rd president, Mwai Kibaki

Prime Minister

4th president, Uhuru Kenyatta

Currency: Kenyan Shilling $1 = 84 Shillings

Economy currently facing difficulties because of political problems.

Old system: 7-4-2-3 Current system: 8-4-4 - changed by 2nd President Below left: Wangari Matai receiving a Nobel Award for environmental work, she also played a big role in promoting education, especially for girls

Sports: Running -World record holder in the 800 meters, David Rudisha Typical family
Jobs Religion:
-Christian 83% -Muslim 11.2%, -Irreligious 2.4% -Indigenous beliefs 1.7%

Right: Mount Kilimanjaro Below: Nairobi Below right: Famous hotel

Family Work in Nakuru Experience in Columbus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJOccYLtV2c