Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Kenya
Describes the history of Kenya. Also includes information on Kenya's geography, culture, demographics, and more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Joab: The Class Prefect
This video from Wide Angle profiles Joab, a boy from Kibera, Kenya, who has returned to school after dropping out following his mother's death. Joab is chosen class prefect by the other students.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Learn About Kenya [Pdf]
"Learn about Kenya" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about the African country of Kenya including its history and economy. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it includes:...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Kenya
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kenya, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
Perceptions of African Identity: Swahili Coast
From the PBS series, a history of the Swahili coast of East Africa, including the island of Zanzibar.
Other
Masai Mara: Introduction to Swahili
This site features an introduction to Swahili. It discusses Swahili nouns, adjectives, and verbs. Teachers can uses this resource to create their own lesson plans on African language and culture.
Other
Ron's World Paper Money: Kenya
Features numerous examples of the banknotes used in the African nation of Kenya. Examples of other African paper currency are also available.
Other
Online Expeditions: African Adventure
Use this site to explore several regions of Africa, without having to leave the classroom.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Kenya
A brief narrative description of Kenya with links to information on Kenyan geography, history, environment, people and society. The work that Oxfam is doing in Kenya is also described.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Food in Kenya
Learn about how dinner is served in Kenya, see a Kenyan menu, a shopping list for eight, and several recipes.
Other
Kenyan Kenyan Art Gallery Mount Kilimanjaro
Kenyan art gallery with 17 pictures of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Kenya: Kenya
A comprehensive discussion of the development of the economy of Kenya. Read about the problems encountered by this country and the strides it has made recently. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Kenya: Government
A discussion of the branches of government of Kenya and a look at the current political conditions as well as a chart showing the current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Kenya: History
Read this interesting account of Kenyan history over the last 4,000 years. There is much discussion about its recent history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Kenya: People
A look at the people of Kenya, a country whose motto means "pull together." Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Kenya
Even if you've never been to Kenya, chances are you know what it looks like. Kenya's savanna is familiar from movies, TV shows, books, and commercials. It's the landscape many people imagine when they think of Africa.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Oromos
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Oromos, an African people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kenyans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Kenyans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Gikuyu
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Gikuyu of Kenya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Gusii
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Gusii of Kenya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kalenjin
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Kalenjin of Kenya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Luhya
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Luhya of Kenya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Maasai
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Maasai of Kenya and Tanzania. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Swahili
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Swahili people of Eastern Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...