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Kenya

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The Republic of Kenya is in East Africa, touching the Indian Ocean and bordering Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The region was formerly known as British East Africa, as Great Britain was the European country that colonized Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Great Britain in 1963, and today the political system has influences from England’s political system as well as Islamic law. The two official languages are English and Swahili, which is another indication of the British influence on Kenya.

This section will detail the government structure of Kenya, as well as current political issues, then modern history of the country, and then international relations among other East African countries and the rest of the world. Kenya has been a relative success story compared to its neighbors, but it hasn’t been without its challenges, a few of which will be discussed in this chapter.

Fun Fact
Part of the region of Kenya, called the Ilemi Triangle, is home to the fictional country of Wakanda from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
 


Study Questions
1. What are the threats to Kenya's political stability?
2. How many leaders has Kenya seen since independence, and how does that number compare to a country like the United States?
 

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  1. Kenyan Politics
  2. Kenyan Modern History
  3. Kenyan International Relations

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