| Kenya Culture is a rich blend of traditional African | | | | African dishes. Have you ever tried barbecued |
| tribal cultures, along with Arabic, Portuguese and | | | | Zebra? Or savoured succulent roasted warthog |
| British influences left over from days gone by. | | | | served with locally brewed beer...called muratina! |
| More recently Hindu influences are also permeating | | | | Although Kenya's people are predominately |
| Kenyan culture. | | | | Christian, representing both the Roman Catholic |
| Nomads who roamed the land in search of fresh | | | | and Protestant sects of Christianity, Kenya |
| feeding grounds for their goats and cattle bring | | | | Culture is influenced by many religions and has no |
| colourful costumes and the vibrant rhythms of | | | | state religion as such. Many Kenyans practice |
| drums and percussion to the beat of modern | | | | Islam or Hinduism. |
| African life. Arabic and Hindu overtones swell the | | | | Tribes migrated into Kenya from the bordering |
| songs of Kenya with stringed instruments and | | | | countries of Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia. The |
| lilting melodies while chants and dancing echo the | | | | Kikuyu came with the Bantu tribes in the great |
| victories of warriors and hunters who make their | | | | migrations that took place years ago. Today, the |
| living off the land. | | | | nomadic tribes such as the Maasai, the Samburu |
| Kenya food is a mêlée of African | | | | and the Turkana find their old lives becoming |
| recipes like Irio and Ugali, tempting fruit like | | | | unsettled. |
| creamy bananas and sweet papayas, Indian | | | | It becomes harder and harder to maintain a life |
| samosas, and meat like beef or coconut chicken | | | | chasing water and good feeding grounds for their |
| served with peanut soup in colourful calabashes. | | | | livestock in today's modern Kenya culture. But |
| Local dishes are rich in cereals and grains such as | | | | these noble tribes bring a legacy steeped in |
| pea beans, millet and cornmeal. Nairobi and | | | | colourful fabrics, beaded jewellery and elegant |
| Mombasa are good places to find excellent | | | | rituals that continues to influence modern life and |
| restaurants offering a fine array of food styles | | | | create the unique and varied melting pot of |
| influenced as much by American and English | | | | civilization that makes Kenya what it is today. |
| cooking as they are by Indian cuisine and native | | | | |