Kenya

Basic Information About Kenya:

Population: The current population of Kenya is 47,752,643.

GDP: $132.4 billion (2016)

Climate: Kenya seasons and weather – When to see the migration. The dry seasons in Kenya are generally from mid-June to October, and from late-December to mid-March, and game-viewing is best at these times. Only a limited number of camps and lodges are open in the wettest months of November, April and May. Kenya’s daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast. 

 

Religion: The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity, which is adhered to by an estimated 82.6% of the total population. Islam is the second largest religion in Kenya, practiced by about 11.1% of the total population. Other faiths practiced in Kenya are Baha’i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions. 

 

Capital: Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, is the most dynamic city, also known as the “green city in the sun” for many reasons.

Language: Kenya is a multilingual country. The Bantu Swahili language and English, the latter being inherited from colonial rule (see British Kenya), are widely spoken as lingua franca. They serve as the two official working languages.

Currency: The Kenyan Shilling is the currency of Kenya.

Time Zone:  UTC+03:00