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The Matatu: The Moving Pulse of Kenya

Stand on any street corner in Nairobi or travel through the Kenyan countryside, and you will inevitably encounter them. They are painted in vibrant, sometimes dizzying colors, blar

Nairobi: The City Where the Wild Heart Beats Beneath the Concrete

There is a moment, just after dawn, when the skyline of Nairobi sharpens against a sky that can’t decide if it’s purple or orange. You might be sipping chai at a rooftop café, watc

Geography and Landscapes

Kenya's landscape is shaped largely by the Great Rift Valley, a massive geological trench that runs north to south through the western half of the country. This valley and its esca