Staples are maize and other cereals depending on theregion, including millet and sorghum eaten with variousmeats and vegetables. The foods that are universallyeaten in Kenya are ugali, sukuma wiki, and nyamachoma.
In Kenya, people use cypress trees asChristmas trees, and these are decorated forChristmas much like we do back home. In the streets,houses and churches are decorated with colourful balloons,ribbons, paper decorations, and sometimes flowers.
Christmas Day, celebrated on December 25in Catholic, Protestant, and most Orthodox churches, is a publicholiday in South Africa. On this day Christians commemoratethe birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. Gift-giving is anear-universal part of Christmas celebrations.
Orthodox Churches in Russia, Serbia, Jerusalem, Ukraineand other countries use the old 'Julian' calendar and people inthose churches celebrate Christmas on January7th.
Public holidays in Kenya. There areapproximately twelve nationally recognized Public holidayscelebrated in the Republic of Kenya, a country inEast Africa.
Kenya. Kenya, country in East Africa famedfor its scenic landscapes and vast wildlife preserves. Thecountry's diverse wildlife and panoramic geography draw largenumbers of European and North American visitors, and tourism is animportant contributor to Kenya's economy.
Halloween is not celebrated inKenya. A majority of the population does not evenknow what it is.
Columbus Day is 9 days away and will be observed on
Monday, October 14, 2019.
The next federal holiday is Columbus Day.
| Year | Holiday Name | 2024 Observed Holiday Date |
|---|
| 2024 | Memorial Day | Monday, May 27th |
| 2024 | Independence Day | Thursday, July 4th |
| 2024 | Labor Day | Monday, September 2nd |
| 2024 | Columbus Day | Monday, October 14th |
Government announces that October 10th is aholiday. The Kenyan Government, through the Ministry ofInterior and Coordination of National Government, has announcedthat 10th October is a holiday. The day falls on aWednesday and will be a public holiday.
Good Friday also referred to as HolyFriday or Great Friday is a big Christian holidayto commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus as well as his death atCalvary. Even though the dates for the holiday vary from oneyear to year, this is considered a public holiday inKenya.
Kenya does not clearly provide for restintervals/breaks during working hours, however, it specifiesthe daily work limit to 8 hours a day. Whatdoes the law say about working on weekends and special days?Section 27 of the Employment Act deals with working days,whether they are weekends or special days.
The Global Day of Parents is celebrated on the1st June every year. UN General Assembly proclaimed this dayin 2012 by passing a resolution and honours parents for theirrelentless support, sacrifice and commitments towards theirchildren.
Eid al-Adha is an optional holiday.Employment and holiday laws in Kenya allow employeesto choose a limited number of holidays from a list ofoptional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the dayoff on this day, however, most offices and businesses remainopen.
Most people in the cities wear modernclothes such as jeans and t-shirts. Women inKenya traditionally wear brightly colored materialsand jewelry. Many women also wear a kanga. It is a longpiece of material that can be worn as a skirt or tied overthe shoulder to carry infants.
The predominant religion in Kenya isChristianity, which is adhered to by an estimated 84.8% of thetotal population. Islam is the second largest religion inKenya, practiced by approximately 9.7 to 11.1 percent ofKenyans. Other faiths practiced in Kenya are Baha'i,Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions.
Other common greetings in contemporary Kenyainclude 'sasa' or 'Mambo'. The typical response to these greetingsis 'poa' (a more casual way of saying 'hello'). When Kenyansgreet one another, they will often inquire about each other'sfamily and well-being. The most typical gesture whengreeting is a handshake.
Kenyan Food Overview: 20 of Kenya's Best Dishes
- Ugali (Cornmeal Staple.
- Irio (Mashed Peas and Potato Mix)
- Githeri (Beans and Corn)
- Kenyan Pilau (Spiced Rice)
- Wali wa Nazi (Coconut Rice)
- Sukuma Wiki (Collard Greens / Kale)
- Kenyan Stew.
- Nyama Choma (Roasted Meat) – Pride of Kenyan Food.
Kenya is an averagely safe country –some parts are safe, others very dangerous. It is ranked116th out of 162 on the raking of the safest and mostdangerous countries.
The demography of Kenya is monitored by theKenyan National Bureau of Statistics. Kenya is amulti-ethnic state in the Great Lakes region of East Africa. It isinhabited primarily by Bantu and Nilotic populations, with someCushitic-speaking ethnic minorities in the north.
From its Indian Ocean coastline, Kenya's flatland rises into central highlands. Those highlands are the site ofthe country's highest point; Mount Kenya, standing at 5,199m (17,057 ft). The Kenyan highlands are bisected by theGreat Rift Valley; a valley that divides Kenya down thelength of the entire country.
Kenya was initially known as the British EastAfrica Protectorate, or British East Africa and it was not until1920 that it was officially named Kenya. Parts of historyhas it that the name Kenya was coined from the Kambalanguage pronunciation of Mt Kenya's traditionalname, Kirinyaga and Kinyaa.
