Despite Kenya being our home country, there are things on this list that you
Well, that’s the whole point of the article; to know new things. Let’s begin, shall we?
7. The Wildebeest Migration
Tourism has always been one of the biggest contributors to the economy of Kenya. What many people don’t know is that the Wildebeest Migration brings in a lot of money for the country.
Tourists from all over the world come in numbers to get the chance to see what people call a wonder of the world. Every year, over 1.5 wildebeest, zebra and several species of antelope uniformly make a circular tour between the Serengeti (Tanzania) and Maasai Mara (Kenya).
The main highlight of the migration is the presence of the predators looking to bag some meat. It attracts the deadliest of animals like the African Lion which waits patiently on either
Hyenas and vultures, on the other hand, wait to feast on the remains of the fallen animals. That, people, is the perfect demonstration for
6. All the Big Five Animals can be found in Kenya
Sticking with animals, you can find all the big five animals in the country. They include elephants, lions, rhinoceros, leopards and buffalo. These animals are protected by conservation laws as hunting for these animals are prohibited in the country.
The government is doing its best to stop poaching and upholding the conservation of these animals.
5. The first African woman Nobel Prize winner was a Kenyan
Her name was Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan environmental political activist well known for pushing environmental conservation during Moi’s regime. It is her rock steady resolve to conserve the environment and uphold women’s rights that earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
She died in 2011 after having complications with ovarian cancer.
4. Corruption
According to the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index, Kenya is the 144th least corrupt nation out of 180 countries sampled. That means it is among the leaders in corruption in the world.
The report also goes on to say that there has been no proper law enforcement to curb the malpractice in Kenya as compared to Rwanda. Don’t you think it’s funny how you try to bring justice to these corrupt fellas in court but they bribe their way out? Madness. Absolute madness.
3. Quee n Elizabeth II was declared Queen in Kenya
This happened on 6th February 1952 as Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya on royal tour. Her husband, Prince Philip broke the news to her that her father had died.
On top of that, Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton in October 2010 near the foothills of Mount Kenya. There is something about The Royal Family and Kenya.
2. Matatus
They have been baptized with so many names but to an outsider, they are simply known as Isuzus or Nissans. What makes them a unique form of transport in the world is how they customize the cars, Need for Speed style. Some go overboard and create a moving club in a vehicle.
They are a reliable means of transport across the country despite them being a public menace of the roads. But, they still look cool.
1. Anti-gravity Hill?
Get this, a white settler parked his car with its gears left on free mode on Kituluni Hills to fetch water for his vehicle’s engine. When he came back, he was stunned to find his car had moved about 50 meters up the hill. Okay, let’s recall the story, he left his car on free gear on a hill and it moved up 50 meters.
The hills, located near Machakos Town seem to defy Newton’s law of gravity. Why isn’t this place a tourist destination? You can read more about the place here. Also, water flows upwards in those hills. Okay I need to visit this place.