Kenya in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Swahili Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kenyatta, Lake Victoria, Maasai, Samburu, Tribes, Bantu

This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Kenya, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

Chapter 1: Profile * Introduction * Geographic Regions * The Coast * The Eastern Plateaus and Northern Plains * The Lake Victoria Basin * The Highlands * Climate * Rivers and Lakes * Tana River * Athi-Galana-Sabaki River * Lake Turkana * Lake Victoria * Population and Cities * Nairobi * Mombasa * Kisumu * Nakuru * Eldoret * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * Chapter 1: Assessments * Chapter 2: History * The "Cradle of Humanity" * A History of Political Violence * The Lunatic Express and European Settlement * African Nationalism and Rebellion * Kenyatta's Rule (1963-1978) * Kenyan Rule Under Moi (1978-2002) * International Intervention * Constitutional Reform and Other Events * Chapter 2: Assessments * Chapter 3: Economy * Industry * Banking * Trade * Investment * Energy and Resources * Standard of Living * Agriculture * Tourism * Transportation * Railroads * Highways * Air Transportation * Business Outlook * Chapter 3: Assessments * Chapter 4: Society * Introduction * Ethnic Groups * Bantu * Nilotic * Cushite * Other * Languages * English * Swahili * Indigenous * Religion * Christianity and Islam * Indigenous * Holidays * Madaraka Day * Moi Day * Kenyatta Day * Jamhuri Day * Social Customs * Cuisine * Arts * Art as Ritual Decoration * Music and Dance * Literature * Sports * Traditional Dress * Kangas, or Headscarves * Gender Issues * Male Circumcision * Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) * Sexual Assault * Chapter 4: Assessment * Chapter 5: Security * United States-Kenya Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Somalia * Ethiopia * Sudan * Tanzania * Uganda * Police Force * Military * Army * Air Force * Navy * Issues Affecting Stability * Radical Groups * al-Qaeda in Africa * Harakat al-Shabab al-Mujahideen (al-Shabab) * Private Military Companies (PMCs) * Water Security * CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Introduction * Geography * The Coast * The Eastern Plateaus and Northern Plains * The Lake Victoria Basin * The Highlands * Climate * Bodies of Water * Tana River * Athi-Galana-Sabaki River * Lake Turkana * Lake Victoria * Major Cities * Nairobi * Mombasa * Kisumu * Nakuru * Eldoret * History * Pre-Colonial Kenya * The Colonial Era * Republic of Kenya (1963-1997) * Recent History * Government * Economy * Ethnic Groups * Ethnic Languages and Swahili * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Overview * Christianity * Islam * Role of Religion in Government * Religious Laws and Secular Laws * Influence of Religion on Daily Life * Influence of Religion on the Interactions between Males and Females * Religious Events and Holidays * Good Friday/Easter (March/April) * Eid al-Fitr (First Day of Shawwal) * Maulidi (Rabi al-Awal * Diwali (New Moon of Kartika) * Buildings of Worship * Churches * Mosques * Behavior in Places of Worship * Churches * Mosques * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Introduction * Honor and Values * Dress Codes * Tribal Dress * Kifimbo, Walking Sticks * Male/Female Relationships * Codes of Politeness * Weddings * Maasai * Swahili * Samburu * Funerals * Luo Tribe * Hospitality and Gift Giving * Eating Habits * Type of Food * Do's and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE * Urbanization Issues in Kenya * Health Issues/Clinics * Malaria and HIV/AIDS