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Kenya is one of the most peaceful countries in Africa. Since its independence in 1963, Kenya has enjoyed relative peace, stability and economic prosperity than most countries in Africa. There is even a view that sees Kenya as a star country when it comes to technology, education and advancement and the analogy isn’t wrong as you will discover. Despite all these, there are a few angles of Kenya you might never understand. This article focuses on the interesting facts of Kenya, especially those you probably never knew.
The second most active Twitter community in AFRICA
Whether you believe it or not, the tech sphere in Kenya has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years. Seemingly, Kenyans have embraced social media so actively that in 2011, Kenyans tweeted the second highest in Africa, just after South Africa. Considering Kenya is relatively smaller, has fewer people than countries previously considered African power houses like Egypt, Nigeria and many more, it was an amazing leap and a stamp on its amazing growth.
Second Home of the wildebeest migration
You probably know about this, but if you have no idea-now you know. Kenya is the second home/host of the wildebeest migration. This intense, prolific and highly acclaimed wildlife phenomenon is considered a world wonder. The first time it was recognized as such was by the panel set by the USA Today that acknowledged one fact-the wildebeest migration is indeed a wondrous wildlife event that deserved the world wonder status. As such, annually, more than 1.8 million animals-largely wildebeests, zebras and gazelles in their hundred s of thousands, cross into the Kenyan Masai Mara, yearly from the Serengeti range in Tanzania. What’s even more surprising about this phenomenon is the survival force these animals exhibit, consistently and yearly. Over 250,000 of them die on the way and they still come back. Indeed dyeing they do, but they still come back, yearly around August! Still surprised why it’s a world wonder?
Kenya produces some of the world’s finest athletes
Since time immemorial, Kenya has often been seen as the most popular country as far as long distance track competitions are concerned. You just can’t compete with Kenyans in the long haul. The country has produced the most world long-distance track record breakers, holders and contenders for years and this is not about to stop. There are even views in certain circles, that Kenyans have a unique gene for running, but this is a question of fact-we have no proof yet or still haven’t laid a finger on it yet. But, this possibility cannot be rule out. In the meantime, all you can do is sit back, relax and watch Kenyans do their thing on track.
Kenya is the home of safari travel
Although the word safari is largely borrowed from the Swahili world safari-for journey, Kenya is the de facto home of the safaris, wildlife travel, camping travel and tours and so much more. It also goes without saying that it’s the home of the first, African American president-Barack Obama. There is just so much history about Kenya that it beats purpose to dispute and undeniable fact. Safaris in Kenya are considered spectacular and adventurous and it’s no wonder, they move so fast.
All in all, what you heard about Kenya could be true. Some couldn’t be true. However, it remains as one of the best places to holiday at any time of the year.