Kenya

American  

[ken-yuh, keen-] / ˈkɛn jə, ˈkin- /

noun

1. a republic in E Africa: member of the Commonwealth of Nations; formerly a British crown colony and protectorate. 223,478 sq. mi. (578,808 sq. km). Nairobi.

2. Mount, an extinct volcano in central Kenya. 17,040 feet (5,194 meters).

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Kenya British  

/ ˈkɛnjə, ˈkiːnjə /

noun

1. a republic in E Africa, on the Indian Ocean: became a British protectorate in 1895 and a colony in 1920; gained independence in 1963 and is a member of the Commonwealth. Tea and coffee constitute about a third of the total exports. Official languages: Swahili and English. Religions: Christian majority, animist minority. Currency: shilling. Capital: Nairobi. Pop: 44 037 656 (2013 est). Area: 582 647 sq km (224 960 sq miles)

2. Local name: Kirinyaga. an extinct volcano in central Kenya: the second highest mountain in Africa; girth at 2400 m (8000 ft) is about 150 km (95 miles). The regions above 3200 m (10 500 ft) constitute Mount Kenya National Park . Height: 5199 m (17 058 ft)

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Kenya Cultural  

1. Republic in eastern Africa bordered by Sudan and Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, Tanzania to the southwest, and Uganda to the west. Its capital and largest city is Nairobi.

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The Great Rift Valley in Kenya is the site of some major archaeological discoveries, including remains of the earliest known humans.

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Kenya

The Kenya Association of Tour Operators says some of its drivers may have quietly signed on with Uber.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Uber’s new safari business in Kenya is facing resistance as local guides push back against the ride-hailing company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

A Santa Monica native who grew up in Sherman Oaks, Wolfe first traveled to Kenya in 1973, shortly after graduating from Williams College.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Kenya finished second in the medal table at the 2025 edition, winning seven gold medals and 11 in total.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

I knew I’d be uncomfortable as hell, but every time I told Kenya no she said I act like I’m “too good for a Garden party.”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas