Where is Kenya located?
Kenya is located in East Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia to the north, South Sudan to the northwest, Uganda to the west, Tanzania to the south, and Somalia to the northeast. It also has a coastline along the Indian Ocean to the southeast.
1. What is the official name of Kenya?
The Republic of Kenya
2. What is the highest mountain in Kenya, and what is it named after?
Mount Kenya, named after the country itself
3. What is the longest river in Kenya?
The Tana River
4. What are the national colours of Kenya?
Black, red, green, and white
5. What is the national animal of Kenya?
The lion
6. What is the national flower of Kenya?
The flame lily
7. What are the two official languages of Kenya?
English and Swahili
8. What is the capital city of Kenya?
Nairobi
9. What year did Kenya gain independence from British rule?
1963
10. What is the main religion practiced in Kenya?
Christianity
11. What is the Great Rift Valley, and how does it impact Kenya?
A geological trench running through Kenya, it creates diverse landscapes and supports wildlife sanctuaries.
12. What is the Maasai Mara known for?
An annual wildebeest migration, attracting predators and offering incredible wildlife viewing.
13. What is Kenya's most popular traditional dish?
Ugali, a maize porridge often served with stews or vegetables.
14. What is the traditional clothing worn by Maasai women?
The shuka, a brightly coloured rectangular cloth wrapped around the body.
15. What is a matatu, and how is it used in Kenya?
A minibus or shared taxi, a common mode of public transportation, often decorated with vibrant graffiti.
16. What is the currency of Kenya?
Kenyan shilling (KES)
17. What is the famous Kenyan phrase "Harambee" used for?
Pulling together for a common goal, often fundraising or community projects.
18. What is Kenya's nickname, and what does it signify?
The cradle of humankind, referring to the discovery of early human fossils in the country.
19. What is a key export crop grown in Kenya?
Tea
20. What is the name of the Kenyan long-distance running legend who held several world records?
David Rudisha
21. What is the iconic Kenyan music genre characterized by fast rhythms and complex drumming?
Benga
22. What is the traditional sport played by the Maasai, involving jumping over cattle?
Enkaare (jumping dance)
23. What is the name of the annual cultural festival showcasing Kenya's diverse ethnicities?
The National Drama Festivals
24. What is the Kenyan slang term for "gossip"?
Maneno (words)
25. What is Kenya's most popular mobile money platform?
M-Pesa
26. What is the name of the iconic Kenyan conservationist known as the "Elephant Woman"?
Daphne Sheldrick
27. What is a key environmental threat facing Kenya?
Deforestation and desertification
28. What is the name of the world's largest freshwater lake located partly in Kenya?
Lake Victoria
29. What is a popular Kenyan beverage made from fermented millet?
Hurumuta
30. What is Kenya's motto?
Harambee (pulling together)