Kenya is inhabited by over 40 million people. Most of these people are Christians.

The official languages of Kenya are Swahili and English. English is the language spoken in schools and offices. Many Kenyan tribes also have their own languages. Because of this, many Kenyan people know three languages: their own tribal language, Swahili and English!

Kenya has been a developing nation for a long time, and continues to be one to this day. There is a lot of poverty, the family sizes are large, and unemployment is widespread in many areas. Slums have formed on the outskirts of the major cities. Diseases like Aids and malaria are also common.

The Kenyan vegetation is suitable for food production. Many food products, such as coffee, tea and maize, are grown in Kenya.
Kenian ilmasto mahdollistaa ruuan tuotannon. The Kenyan bedrock is full of expensive minerals.

In the recent decades, living standards have grown better in many parts of Kenya. Children have access to education and learn to read. When the literacy rate increases and people become more educated, many diseases and problems can be prevented.

Kenyan children on their way to school. Because the climate is very warm, there is no need for shoes.