1. History, Politics, Culture, Religion
- Examples of Cultural Intricacies
- Northeastern Africa – Kenya
- Tribes of Kenya
- Provinces
- Rift Valley
- Mountains and Bodies of Water
- Mt. Kenya
- Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Lake Victoria
- Industries – Tourism is 2nd largest!
- Students can travel before and after trip
- Uganda, Tanzania, Mombasa, Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Students can travel before and after trip
- Population Distribution
- Country Health Profile
- Healthcare System
- History
- Basic Social and Business Customs
- Swahili (link is to a great guide to learn basic Swahili)
- Ethnic Groups
- Religion
- Food
- Ugali, corn, rice, beans, chipati, githeri, irio
- Meat is a sign of social status
2. Economy, Geography, Education
- Informal Economy
- Unemployment
- Corruption in Kenya
- Poverty in Kenya
- Transportation
- Matatu
- Boda Boda (Piki Piki)
- Refugees
- Kibera
- Economy Statistics
- Trade
- Agriculture
- Economic History
- Simple Technologies
- Kenya Safaricom Coverage
- M-Pesa
- Advertising Video
- How it works
- M-Pesa Innovations (attached)
Blog Questions
- In regard to your ventures, how does the Kenyan context present different challenges than the American context? Give at least three examples.
- In regard to your ventures, how does the Kenyan context offer different resources than the American context. Give at least three examples.