Kenya: Facts & Stats

CULTURE

Traditions:

One of the most striking features for those who visit Kenya is the traditional way of life of its native people. Most of Kenya's population lives in scattered settlements. In the traditional society, tribes or ethnic groups are normally determined by geographical region and common culture. Each group has its own social and political organization. A deep sense of kinship--connection through blood and marriage--is one of the strongest forces in traditional society. It governs marital customs and regulations, determines the behavior of one individual towards another and so on.

In traditional society, the family includes children, parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters who may have their own children, and other immediate relatives. If a man has two or more wives, which is common, he has as many households since each wife would usually have her own house erected within the same compound where other wives and their households live.

Celebrations:

July is the time for car buffs of all types in Kenya. Mid - July sees the Kenyan Safari Rally. This is a fast paced race through the wilderness of Kenya where drivers do not only have to negotiate rough terrain but also assortments of wildlife. The 2 - day rally finishes in Nairobi to a chaotic climax.

On a slower note, the Ferodo Concours d'Elegance takes place on the Nairobi Race Course. This is a celebration of the wide range of pre 1940's vehicles in Kenya and is a relaxed day out.

August is celebrated in the north with a Camel Derby and races are held throughout the day. There is also good entertainment for kids and local dancing.

The best festival in Kenya is the Mombasa Carnival in November. Every conceivable race and cultural group has a float here. There are plenty of stalls for shopping and plenty of dance performances. This is a spectacular display of Kenyan culture in its entirety.

Alcohol:

The legal drinking age for alcohol beverages is 18.

Sports and Hobbies:

Kenya is active in several sports, among them rallying, football (soccer), rugby union and boxing. But the country is known chiefly for its dominance in Middle-distance and long-distance athletics.

Cricket is another popular and the most successful team sport. Kenya has competed in the Cricket World Cup since 1996. They upset some of the World's best teams and reached semi-finals of the 2003 tournament.

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