Kenya Q&A

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Why Kenya established its own central bank?  I'm really interested to know more about my country and the banking system.

Can you get married on the beach in Kenya?  I have been to a travel agents today to price up my dream wedding in Kenya (Diani Beach) and they have advised that I cannot get married actually on the ...

Future of Kenyan newspapers?  If we look at the recent advancements in the publishing industry, then what is the future of newspapers in Kenya?

Cheap air tickets to Kenya?  I would like to travel in August to Kenya, when is the best time to book my air tickets?

Best paying jobs in the Kenyan IT sector?  Wondering where one can best work inside the IT sector in Kenya?

Contacts to TV stations in Kenya  I'm a film producer and Director in Nigeria! Just of recent I finished a film series based on the challenge of raising up a child in this debased world....

Interesting landmarks from Kenya?  I need a list of 7 interesting landmarks in Kenya. It is for a school project. Thank you very much.

Flight from Canada to Nairobi - How Much?  How much money do we have to pay for a ticket for one person to get to Nairobi from Canada?

How big is Kenya?  How much square miles or kilometers is Kenya?

Highest temperature in Kenya?  I'm wondering what the highest temperature in Kenya is measured in centigrades?

Best tour or activity in Mombasa, Kenya  What is in your personal opinion the best tour or activity to experience in Mombasa, Kenya?

I would like to use your reaction in an article for M Magazine,...

What is the poorest place in Kenya?  I need to find out what the poorest place in Kenya is, as I need to write a story about this. Could you please help me?

How are children raised in Kenyan culture?  I'm wondering, how do the people in the Kenya raise their children? What are the ideas and what is the practice around the raising of kids in Kenya?

Is Musa a Kenyan name?  Can you tell me if Musa is a male Kenya name?

Many thanks.

How big is Masai Mara?  I'm wondering how big Masai Mara national reserve is?

Is it doable to take 8 and 9 years old kids there?

Left luggage at Wilson Aiport?  Can we leave one rigid backed suitcase at Wilson aiport while we go on safari for 4 nights?

We would then pick this up again following the safari....

Weather in May in Nairobi and Mombasa ?  We are planning to visit Kenya in the first week of May with kids so we need info about weather condition.

We want to go to Sweet Water national ...

Cost of travel to Kenya?  I want to go to Kenya.

I'm wondering how much does that cost from the United States?

Saying hello in Kenyan language?  How do you say hello to a person in the Kenyan language?

Many thanks!

Media contact database in Kenya?  I am looking to send out a press release to the Kenyan media but I do not have a list on contact details.

Where can I buy one from?

Many thanks,...

What tribe does Tsuma come from?  I'm trying to find out what tribe my biological father Godfrey Tsuma belonged to...

Because I never met him personally and I'm curious about who ...

Direct snorkelling from Kenya beach?  Can anyone please tell me where in Kenya there's direct access to the reefs from the beach if you use a snorkel?

Many thanks.

Appropriate ladies evening wear in Kenya? 
We will be staying at the Turtle Beach just outside Mombasa.

I need to know what type of evening wear for ladies is appropriate?

Most of my ...

Laws on drug use in Kenya?  I'm looking for information on the laws gorverning drug use and drug therapy in Kenya.

Thanks for your help.

Charter flights from Wilson to Lewa Downs? 
How can I find out about possible charter flights from Wilson Airport Nairobi to Lewa Downs?

Many thanks for your help.

Music in the wildebeest migration video? 
I have heard that beautiful song in the wildebeest migration video at the Kenya-Advisor.com homepage before.

But cannot remember in which CD.

Can ...

Consequences of Kenya's geography?  I'd like to know how the geography of Kenya affected the Kenyan people and their daily lifes?

Many thanks in advance.

Information on Kenyan African masks? 
I'm looking for some basic information on Kenyan African masks.

What are they for, who wears them and why?

Many thanks.

Distance from Mombasa to Eldoret? 
I would like to know how many miles is it from Mombasa to Eldoret?

Many thanks for your help.

Pub and Grill in Kenya? 
I'd like to know whether or not Kenyan people would decline a Pub & Grill South African style?

Would they like it?

Bureaucracy in Kenya and Africa? 
Can you explain something to me about the problem of bureacracy in Kenya and Africa as a whole?

Many thanks for your time.

Niolet communities in Kenya? 
I'm looking for information on Niolet communities in Kenya.

Can you please name any three Niolet communities?

Famous young music artists in Kenya? 
I'm looking for information on well-known young music stars from Kenya.

Can you mention any?

Cost of wedding planner in Kenya? 
Approximately how much would a wedding planner in Kenya charge for organising a whole wedding, and what does this include?

I was specifically thinking ...

Sources of government revenue in Kenya? 
What are the sources of revenue for the Kenyan government?

Please include the definition of government revenue in trying to address the major sources ...

How long does mail take to reach USA? 
I'm wondering how many days does it take for a normal letter from Kenya to reach Hawaii in the USA?

Many thanks.

Internet access in Kenya? 
I'm wondering what percent of the Kenyan population has internet access in Kenya?

Thanks for your information.

Popular names in Kenya for boys and girls? 
We currently study Kenya.

I need to find out what popular boy and girl names in Kenya are for my students.

Many thanks.

Why do the Maasai live traditionally?  
I am curious to know why the Maasai people choose to live their traditional life styles?

Instead of changing to more Western life styles like the ...

Is there a Malaria risk on route from Nairobi to Mt Kenya? 
My family is due to travel to Kenya for a wedding in a few weeks. We will mainly be staying in Nairobi. Only half of us who are going to the Masai ...

Clothing on the beach in Kenya? 
What should I best wear on the beach in Kenya? I have heard many stories about hook worms and various other creatures in the sand.

So I just wanted ...

Similarities between Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo and Kalenjin? 
I'm wondering, what are some similarities between the Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, and Kalenjin tribes in Kenya?

Many thanks.

How has the climate changed over 50 years? 
I am doing a project for school.

I am wondering how climate change is effecting Kenya.

If you have any data or statistics, please let me know....

Meaning of Yadi in Kenyan language? 
My sister worked in Kenya.

I would like to know what she means when she says "Yadin"?

Many thanks in advance.

Means of transportation in Kenya? 
What means of transportation can people use in Kenya?

Both to move accross regions and accross the country?

Kenya before colonization? 
What did Kenya look like before it was colonized?

Many thanks.

Quality of education in Kenya? 
I'm wondering what is the quality of education in Kenya like?

Any info is appreciated.

Greetings in Masai language 
I'm wondering how to greet the Masai in their language.

How to say hello to them?

Many thanks.

Mortality rate among the Turkana tribe 
I would like to know the mortality rate of the Turkana tribe in Kenya.

Can you help me with this information? Thanks.

Christians in the Turkana tribe? 
We have a research in our class about kenya people.

And we are asked to research about how many christians there are in the Turkana tribe.

Thanks ...

Kenyan hotel for disabled travellers? 
Can anyone recommend hotels in Kenya that can take disabled travellers?

We'd like to go on a holiday there but one person coming with us is in ...

English words that offend Kenyans? 
Is there a chance of an American accidentally offending a Kenyan?

Are there, for example, any common specific English words that may have vulgar ...

Agricultural crops in Kenya? 
I'm wondering which agricultral crops are mainly grown in Kenya?

Any info is appreciated.

Somali tribes in Kenya? 
I'm wondering how many Somali tribes there are in Kenya?

Many thanks for your help.

Shopping online from Nairobi tourist shop 
Hello, I live in Melbourne, Australia. I would like to buy Kenyan things, for example bead items, Massai items, batiks.

I would like to find a ...

Masai government system? 
I am doing a geography project.

For this I need to know more about the government system of the Masai in Kenya.

Thanks very much for your help....

How many National Parks in Kenya? 
I'm wondering how many national parks are there alltogether in Kenya?

Many thanks.

What does umbobo mean? 
Does anybody know what umbobo means in Kenya?

Am I right that it refers to a large cat?

Many thanks.

Buying shares in the Nairobi stock exchange? 
How can people buy shares in the Nairobi stock exchange?

Is it a must for one to be over 18 years?

Provision of meals by employers and taxes 
I'm wondering: what is the tax implication for employees in Kenya who earn more than ksh 352,792 per year and who are provided with meals by the employer?...

Girl scouts in Kenya? 
We are working on a thinking day project and would like to find out about girl scouts in Kenya.

What do their uniforms look like, what are some ...

Finances in Kenya's government? 
I'm looking for information how finances are shared and controlled between the units of government.

Who is raising taxes and how are these revenues ...

Famous buildings in Kenya? 
I'm wondering what Kenya's famous buildings are?

And what are buildings in Kenya made of?

Many thanks for your help.

How to transfer from NBO to WIL 
I'd like to know how to transfer between arriving on KL or KQ at NBO international and continuing on from WIlson Airport in Nairobi for a domestic ...

Where to find the 2008 KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secundary Education) results 
I'm looking for a breakdown of the KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secundary Education) results for 2008.

Any tips are welcome.

What is Genet Air Limited? 
Can anyone tell me what Genet Air Limited is?

Many thanks.

How much tax for importing car into Kenya? 
Does anyknow how much tax it will cost me to directly import a car valued at US$600 from Japan into Kenya - to the moment I'm driving on Kenyan roads?...

Becoming a professional wedding planner? 
My name is Emily Kemunto. I currently reside in a small town in the Rift Valley called Nakuru. I just turned twenty and am a second year student doing ...

Meaning of "Kaleb" in Swahili?  I would like to know the meaning of the name of my friend in Swahili.

His name is Kaleb.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Important dates for the Luo 
What are the top ten most important dates for the Luo tribe of Kenya?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Driving from Masai Mara to Amboseli 
Can I ask what is the road distance between Masai Mara and Amboseli and how long is the drive?

I want to do a safari in Masai Mara and then transfer ...

Are marriages in Kenya arranged or not? 
I would like to know if there is a rule regarding arranged marriages in Kenya.

Do most Kenyans get to choose their own marriage partner or not?...

What do Kenyans do for a living? 
I'm wondering what Kenyans typically do for a living?

What kind of jobs do they have?

Many thanks for any info you may have.

Kenyan economy doing well? 
I'm wondering if the Kenyan economy is on the right path?

Any information is appreciated.

Entering Kenya twice with Single Journey Visa? 
Dear Sir/Madam,

I have a single journey visa for Kenya and also a single journey visa for Tanzania. The question I have is as follows.

I travel ...

Bringing food (Haggis) into Kenya? 
Can small gift of Haggis for consumption by friend be brought into Kenya by visitors arriving in Nairobi from Scotland?

We discussed the Scottish ...

What days is the Masai Market in Nairobi open?  
I need to be in Nairobi to go to Masai Market or the market at Village Center or at YaYa.

Can you please tell me whhat days the market is and where?...

Contact for Africa Samachar Newspaper 
I am trying to get access to some back issues (1950-1970) of this newspaper.

Any contacts would be useful.

Thank you.

Dating a Kenyan man in the States? 
I just met a 34 year old Kenyan man on the internet and he wants to go out on a date.

What should I look for on the date?

Are there any taboos ...

Apartment for sale by banks 
I would like to get a listing of block apartments for sale by banks and owners.

Preferably liquidated or foreclosed.

Where could I get them?

Get visa for Kenya on arrival? 
I am a Yemeni passport holder.

Can I get a visa for Kenya on arrival or should I apply for it before travel?

Thanks for your advice.

Road distances between Mombasa and other Kenyan cities 
I'm looking for the road distances between Mombasa and the follwing cities in terms of mileage and driving time:

Nairobi, Ruiru, Machakos, Nakura,...

How to open a Simba account 
Can you please tell me something about a Simba account...

...and how to open it?

Many thanks in advance.

Cost of food in Kenya 
I'm wondering how much food costs in Kenya, specifically groceries and restaurant meals, compared to Britain?

Many thanks.

Date for Wilson Air Show in 2010? 
Each year there's an air show in Nairobi at Wilson Airport.

It's one of the biggest air shows of East Africa.

Is the date for the 2010 show ...

What do Kenyans wear for festivals? 
What clothes do Kenyans wear when there are festivals, national celebrations, or other festivities in Kenya?

Thanks for the info.

What are typical things to buy in Kenya 
I am traveling to Mombasa soon.

I would like to buy some souvenirs.

Just to have an idea of what to expect, what are typical things to buy ...

Where to get a student loan? 
I am a 23 year old having a diploma in pharmacy.

I would like to attend another course at KIM for human resourse management but I don't have enough ...

Hair dryers on safari in Kenya? 
Do you know if there's provision for using hairdryers in safari lodges in Kenya?

Thanks for your help.

Stadium of Kenya's national cricket team? 
I'm wondering what the name of the stadium is of Kenya's national cricket team?

Many thanks for your help.

Death rituals of the Luhya tribe? 
I'm wondering how the Luhya tribe honour their dead?

Especially from the moment of death to memorial ceremonies.

The same question about the ...

How much does high school in Kenya cost? 
I understand primary school in Kenya is free. However, high school is not.

My question is: How much does high school in Kenya cost in U.S. Dollars?...

Food of the Kamba tribe? 
I'm wondering what kind of food the Kamba tribe from kenya eats.

Many thanks for any info you can provide.

Birthday Celebrations in Kenya? 
I'm wondering how people in Kenya celebrate their birthdays?

Any information would be welcome.

Many thanks in advance.

Are all Africans poor? 
I'm wondering if all people in Africa are poor?

Or isn't this the case?

Any information would be welcome. Many thanks.

Transport strike in Kenya? 
Was there any transport strike in Kenya recently?

We're asking because we are awaiting a parcel from Nairobi...

Thanks in advance.

Kenya's national animal? 
Is there a national animal in Kenya?

If so, which one?

Many thanks for your help!

Information about Bungoma in Western Kenya 
I'm looking for some knowledge about this place:
1. How can I access the town?
2. How's the climate condition?
3. What kind of beliefs do people ...

Duties of Kenyan employers regarding pay 
I'm wondering, what are the duties and obligations of an employer in Kenya regarding payment of their employees?

Can they decide not to pay their ...

Pink milk - mixing milk with blood in Kenya 
I'm writing a paper about Kenya, and I suspect about "pink milk". Do you know?

My friend told me that in Kenya, milk is mixed with human blood....

Popular sports in Kenya? 
I know long distance running and football (soccer) are popular in Kenya.

But what are the other popular sports in Kenya?

Many thanks for your ...

Why are the animals called the Big Five 
If you go on a safari in Kenya, people talk about seeing the Big Five:

Leopards, Lions Elephants, Rhinos and Buffalos.

Why are they called the ...

What's the Maasai Word for Grandmother? 
My mom wants to be called grandmother in the Maasai language.

But we cannot remember what it is...

Does anybody know?

Important People in Kenya's Tribes? 
I'm looking for information on important people from Kenya's tribes.

Like a leader, warrior, military person, president or inventor, and from which ...

Need visa to visit Kenya? 
I am Cambodian and I'm living in Belgium.

I want to visit Kenya for a week.

Do I need to apply visa before hand or what else?

Looking for NBO terminal map  
Some friends who are not confident travellers are looking to travel from Heathrow to Kilimanjaro via Nairobi on Kenyan Airways. Their main fear is ...

Finding a job in Kenya? 
I am wondering if anyone knows how to find a job in Kenya from abroad.

I live in Australia and I would like to experience Kenya as well as work ...

Nice restaurants in Nairobi? 
What are the best restaurants in Nairobi?

I like restaurants where you can sit for an hour, watch people, read a book, etc.

Any tips? Thanks ...

How is Kenya's tourism sector doing 
Tourism to Kenya went down after the post-election violence in early 2008.

And perhaps the global economic crisis in 2009 does not help Kenya tourism ...

National holidays in Kenya? 
I'm wondering what the national holidays in Kenya are?

Do they recognize the big Christian holidays that are also observed in the US (like Christmas,...

Pilot training course in Kenya?  I am searching for a pilot training course. I was told such a service is available at Wilson Airport? How can I get in touch?

How can I be helped to ...

What does a bottle of water cost at Nairobi Airport?  Would just like a general idea of what a bottle of water would cost in Kenya?