Kenya is located on the East Coast of Africa. It lies across the equator and covers an area of 582,646 Km2. It is geo-strategically located at the confluence of the Great Lakes, Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean contiguity, making it a gateway to Africa’s major trading blocs such as the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). It shares a border with Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, South Sudan to the north-west, Ethiopia to the north and Somalia to the east. Kenya also has a maritime border of 536Km along the Indian Ocean.

Economy

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Geography

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History

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The Kenyan Government

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Culture

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Online resources

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Public Holidays

  • New Year’s Day is on January 1st
  • Easter holidays: Good Friday and Easter Monday
  • Labour Day is on May 1st
  • Madaraka Day is on June 1st
  • Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadhan)
  • Mashujaa Day (Heroes Day) is on October 20th
  • Jamhuri day (Independence Day) is on December 12th
  • Christmas Day is on December 25th
  • Boxing Day is on December 26th