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Republic of Kenya |
The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. Lying along the Indian Ocean, at the equator, Kenya is bordered by Ethiopia (north), Somalia (northeast), Tanzania (south), Uganda plus Lake Victoria (west), and Sudan (northwest). The capital city is Nairobi. The population has grown rapidly in recent decades to nearly 38 million. Kenya has numerous wildlife reserves, containing thousands of animal species.
The country is named after Mount Kenya, a significant landmark and the second among the highest mountain peaks of Africa.
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Sankofa in Kenya...
Sankofa has just began to lay the groundwork in Kenya. The first exploratory trip and needs assessment took place in April 2007. Sankofa plans to return to Kenya in the near future with a group of its supporters to continue and advance the relationship. |