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 true Katiba Watch 2005-09-20T19:54:00+01:00 2005-09-20T18:54:13Z 2005-09-20T18:54:13Z tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724245357325553 <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Langata Giraffe Centre is situated on both the edge of the Nairobi National Park and the edge of the residential area known as Karen. It resides on the grounds of Giraffe Manor, formerly the private home of Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville, now an inn, where guests can expect during lunch to see a giraffe's head swooping in a window in the dining room, begging for food.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724247150409120" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:54:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:54:31Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:54:31Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/this-is-educational-centre-and-part-of.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724247150409120</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This is an educational centre and part of AFEW – African Fund for Endangered Wildlife. The Rothschild giraffes were first brought to this spot by the Leslie-Melvilles in 1972, when they learned there were only 130 of this sub-species left, located on a ranch in western Kenya which was about to be subdivided into smaller farms. They captured first one baby giraffe, then later, others, to breed and release into the wild.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724241151160542" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:53:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:53:31Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:53:31Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/package-please-note-that-price-of-this.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724241151160542</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">PACKAGE: Please note that the price of this safari does not include flights into kenya and as such, is most suitable to combine with our <a href="http://www.africansafariair.com/africanbeachholidays.html">Beach Holidays</a> packages. Please also see our ready made <a href="http://www.africansafariair.com/beachandsafarideals.html">Safari and Beach Holiday Combinations</a> or alternatively please submit your own special request or customised beach and safari holidays below. If you only want the safari holiday, then please contact us or use the 'flight booking' link below, to check flight prices and availability</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724239131621439" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:53:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:53:11Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:53:11Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/nairobi-national-park-tour-prices-park.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724239131621439</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Nairobi National Park Tour - PRICES<br/>The park with over 50 species on mammals including the “Big Five” but excluding the elephant , the only park in the world that is within the city center.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724234581860387" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:52:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:52:25Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:52:25Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/nairobi-national-park-is-one-of-most.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724234581860387</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Nairobi National Park is one of the most successful of Kenya's rhino sanctuaries that is already generating a stock for reintroduction in the species former range. Due to this success, it is one of the few parks where a visitor can be certain of seeing a black rhino in its natural habitat.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724236777993130" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:52:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:52:47Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:52:47Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/to-south-of-park-is-athi-kapiti-plains.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724236777993130</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">To the south of the park is the Athi-Kapiti Plains and Kitengela Migration Corridor. These are vital areas for herbivores disperse over them during the rains and concentrate in the park in the dry season.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724232423855391" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:52:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:52:04Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:52:04Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/park-has-diverse-birdlife-with-400.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724232423855391</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The park has diverse birdlife with 400 species recorded. However all species are not always present and much depends on season. Northern migrants pass through the park primarily during late March through April.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724229487138091" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:51:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:51:39Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:51:34Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/park-has-diversity-of-environments.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724229487138091</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The park has a diversity of environments with characteristic fauna and flora. Open grass plains with scattered acacia bush predominant. The western side has a highland dry forest and a permanent river with a riverine forest. In addition, there are stretches of broken bush country and deep, rocky valleys and gorges with scrub and long grass. Man-made dams have also added a further habitat, favourable to certain species of birds and other aquatic biota. The dams also attract water dependent herbivores during the dry season.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724221694096336" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:50:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:50:16Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:50:16Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/you-will-have-lecture-on-history-of.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724221694096336</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">You will have a lecture on the history of the area and also about the production of tea. In the afternoon take a walk through the tea plantations and forests which display the conditions needed for the growth of tea. The lecture on growth of tea is a good learning experience. For instance, you will see tea pickers on the farm plucking the top two leaves and bud from each plantation. Tea needs good rainfall which is plenty in the region so tea is picked all year round. After the tea is picked, they are sent to the factories to be processed and sold to local and export markets. Kenya is the third largest producer of tea after Sri Lanka and India. Afterwards transfer back to you hotel</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724224710634419" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:50:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:50:47Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:50:47Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/117-km2-nairobi-national-park-is.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724224710634419</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The 117 km2 Nairobi National Park is unique by being the only protected area in the world with a variety of animals and birds close to a major city. As expected, the park is a principal attraction for visitors to Nairobi. The park also serves many residents and citizens living in the city.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724216092510812" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:49:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:49:20Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:49:20Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/you-will-be-guests-for-lunch-and.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724216092510812</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">You will be guests for lunch and afternoon tea on Kiambethu Tea Estate with a lecture on local history of the area and production of tea and take part in a guided walk of the nearby forest and the tea plantations.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724219639813768" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:49:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:49:56Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:49:56Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/depart-in-morning-to-kiambethu-tea.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724219639813768</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Depart in the morning to Kiambethu Tea Estate located in the outskirts of Nairobi about 30 km at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level with lush acres of tea plantations that seem to vanish in the horizon. Here two English families Mitchell & McDonnell in the early 1900's built this Estate. These families are said to be the first to have ventured into the tea business.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724210777855641" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:48:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:48:27Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:48:27Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/as-it-heads-south-however-valley-walls.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724210777855641</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">As it heads south, however, the valley walls form sheer cliffs rising to 1,900 km (6,232 ft) at Lake Naivasha. After Naivasha, the valley descends again to 580 meters (1,902 feet) at the Tanzanian border. Subterranean movement is common today as the Rift Valley is home to thirty active and semi-active volcanoes and countless hot springs along its length. This string of alkaline lakes and boiling springs northwest of Nairobi includes Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, Lake Elementaita, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Magadi in the south.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724212823963198" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:48:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:48:48Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:48:48Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/these-lakes-are-unique-because-their.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724212823963198</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">These lakes are unique because their water is highly concentrated sodium carbonate. This situation is caused by the high alkalinity from the surrounding volcanic rocks coupled with poor drainage outlets due to the steep sides of the valley. The high evaporation of the surface lake water results in sodium carbonate which, in turn, creates an ideal breeding ground for algae. Several species of fish, tilapia in particular, thrive in this environment. As a result, millions of birds flock to these soda lakes to feast on the abundant food supply of algae and fish. Each of the lakes in the Rift Valley string have a slightly different water composition ranging from freshwater to extremely alkaline, highly saline to brackish.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724208921498550" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:48:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:48:09Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:48:09Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/in-some-places-this-natural-divide-is.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724208921498550</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In some places this natural divide is up to 100 km (60 miles) wide, while it reaches its narrowest point just north of Nairobi at 45 km wide. The valley floor is at its lowest near Lake Turkana where there is virtually no distinction between the Great Rift and the surrounding desert.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724206983073143" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:47:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:47:49Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:47:49Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/some-20-million-years-ago-earths-crust.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724206983073143</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Some 20 million years ago, the earth's crust weakened and tore itself apart creating a jagged rift, thousands of kilometers long, across the African continent. The land on either side erupted creating great volcanic mountains, while the valley floor gradually sank into a low flat plain. This geologic phenomena, dubbed the Great Rift Valley by the Scottish explorer John Walter Gregory, divides Kenya neatly down the length of the country essentially separating east from west. Today's Rift Valley is characterized by uninhabitable desert and fertile farmland, flat arid plains and steep escarpments.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724204050585186" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:47:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:47:20Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:47:20Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/great-rift-valley-is-approximately.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724204050585186</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Great Rift Valley is approximately 4,000 miles long and 35 miles wide. It was formed due to geological tension in the earth's crust that caused a deep depression, while probably forcing the sides upwards. The floor of the valley is normally below sea level. In Kenya, the Rift Valley gave rise to many lakes that have become a habitat for diverse wildlife. The walls of the Rift Valley are called escarpments; the famous escarpments of Kenya being the Mau Escarpment. The Mau escarpments are famous for their height, which rise over 8500 feet. To the surprise of many tourists, geological movements still occur in the Rift Valley. In 2000, the British media, BBC, reported that Mount Kenya had reduced in height. Both Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro are almost adjacent to the Rift Valley.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724199685186083" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:46:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:46:36Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:46:36Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/due-credit-should-be-given-to-world.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724199685186083</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Due credit should be given to the World Wide Fund For Nature organization, and local Kenyan wildlife foundations for supporting the preservation of animals, protection of the rhinoceros population and research into the effects of surrounding communities and industries. Lake Nakuru National Park is the only park in Kenya that is completely fenced. Our Kenya safaris include the visitation of this park.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724197727178082" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:46:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:46:17Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:46:17Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/black-rhinos-have-been-slowly.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724197727178082</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Black rhinos have been slowly multiplying over the years, and are well protected. Thanks partially to the government of South Africa. Lake Nakuru National Park also boasts an increase in White rhinos. There are plenty of waterbucks, impalas, dik-diks, grants gazelles, lions and leopards. In 1977, the Rothschild giraffe was introduced to the Park. The park also has large sized python snakes that inhabit the dense woodlands, and can often be seen crossing the roads or dangling from trees.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724202000789774" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:46:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:47:00Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:47:00Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/great-rift-valley-mostly-known-in.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724202000789774</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Great Rift Valley, mostly known in Kenya as the East African Rift Valley, was formed between 2 and 7 million years ago. It is the longest rift on the surface of the earth. The Rift Valley starts all the way from Jordan, Middle East, and runs through Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Congo, Malawi, and ends near the coastal town of Solada in Mozambique. The amazing attribute about the Rift Valley is that once it reaches the Kenyan border, it diverges into two rifts, which later converge near Lake Rukwa in southern Tanzania.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724195642408994" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:45:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:45:56Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:45:56Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/these-flamingo-numbers-are-on-steady.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724195642408994</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">These flamingo numbers are on a steady increase again. The numbers had been reduced due to the El-Nino weather pattern that flooded the lake, and changed the alkaline concentration. The flamingos feed on algae, created from their droppings mixing in the warm alkaline waters, and plankton. Lake Nakuru National Park is also shared with the white pelicans and the ever-snorting hippos.Other wildlife in the Lake Nakuru National Park includes: The famous Black and White rhinos.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724193826296019" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:45:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:45:38Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:45:38Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/parks-lake-is-internationally-known.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724193826296019</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The park's lake is internationally known for its Lesser and Greater Flamingos. Ornithologists often describe Lake Nakuru as "the most fabulous bird spectacle in the world". The Lesser flamingo can be distinguished by its deep red carmine bill and pink plumage unlike the greater, which has a bill with a black tip. The Lesser flamingos are ones that are commonly pictured in documentaries mainly because they are large in number. There are estimated to be over a million Lesser flamingos.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724184874302423" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:44:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:44:08Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:44:08Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/nakuru-means-dust-or-dusty-place-in.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724184874302423</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Nakuru means "Dust or Dusty Place" in Maasai language. Lake Nakuru National Park, close to Nakuru town, was established in 1961. It started off small, only encompassing the famous lake and the surrounding mountainous vicinity. Now it has been extended to include a large part of the savannahs. Currently, the fenced Lake Nakuru National Park covers around 90 square miles.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724189938620032" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:44:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:44:59Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:44:59Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/it-has-unusual-but-beautiful.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724189938620032</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">It has unusual but beautiful vegetation. The forest vegetation is covered with Euphorbia, tall cactus like trees and acacia woodland. The forest region is a host to over 400 migratory bird species from around the world. Lake Nakuru National Park can be accessed via three gates: Main, Lanet and Nderit.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724182253060609" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:43:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:43:42Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:43:42Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/security-there-is-only-one-exit-and.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724182253060609</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Security There is only one exit and entrance to the car park. There are watchmen and armed Administration Police on duty to ensure maximum security.ADMISSION CHARGES</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724180223392445" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:43:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:43:22Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:43:22Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/other-facilities-in-addition-to.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724180223392445</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Other Facilities In addition to the traditional dances and the villages, Bomas of Kenya offers the following;-<br/>Two separate halls and a large amphitheatre with a sitting of 4,000 persons<br/>An enclosed open space with all the amenities ideal for picnic functions<br/>A large and well equipped children's playground <br/>A secure car park for over 3,000 cars.<br/>A well equipped kitchen and bar manned by well trained cooks, waiters and barmen capable of providing cocktail parties, barbeques for small and large parties. Traditional African dishes can also be served in our restaurants at short notice. Food at the restaurant is reasonably priced and consists of a wide selection of popular dishes, succulent charcoal grilled meat, coffee, tea and a variety of hot snacks. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 8.00 a.m.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724175574119007" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:42:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:42:35Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:42:35Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/traditional-villages-before-or-after.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724175574119007</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Traditional Villages Before or after watching the Bomas dances, patrons take a leisurely guided tour of traditional villages with our trained information officers for an insight into the rich diversity of the culture of people of Kenya. The Word “Bomas “ is authentic and African meaning simply “An African Homestead”. There are several different Bomas each representing one of Kenya's major ethnic groups and built to the original traditional architecture of an African Home as built by the ancestors. Here, visitors are able to see and experience the rural Kenya life and its social settings.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724177555928818" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:42:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:42:55Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:42:55Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/bomas-abroad-bomas-of-kenya-has-been.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724177555928818</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Bomas abroad The Bomas of Kenya has been open to the local public from 1973 and internationally since 1975. The Harambee dancers troupe has toured nearly all countries abroad in which they have left a remarkable and entertaining enthusiasm in the minds of the public they entertained. They have now certificates of appreciation for good performances. The impact which Bomas of Kenya has had on their audencies oversees, and the hard work the dancers have put into each tour has brought about remarkable results in the Tourism Promotion Programmes.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724173840792698" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:42:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:42:18Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:42:18Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/bomasofkenya-22k-world-famous-harambee.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724173840792698</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">bomasofkenya (22K) The World famous Harambee Dancers who have been trained and choreographed to perform a cross – section of all the authentic traditional dance songs of Kenya will be at hand to entertain. Our Acrobatic team is at hand both in – house entertainment and for hire. Our prices are very reasonable. The halls and Dancers are available for hire at competitive rates. Since we have transport, the dancers can entertain you at any venue of your choice.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724171694221312" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:41:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:41:56Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:41:56Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/performancesthe-bomas-harambee-dancers.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724171694221312</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">PerformancesThe Bomas Harambee Dancers the only resident dance company in Kenya perform daily in a spectacular circular theatre possibly the biggest and unique structure of its kind in Africa which seats 3,500 people. You will have the opportunity of seeing a colourful cross- section of the people of Kenya dancing to the pulsating beat of Coastal drums and other traditional instruments. Dancers from all the tribes in Kenya move across the stage in a vibrant kaleidoscope of rhythm and the hue. Proud Maasai warriors vault skywards as they woo their maidens with chanting and twirling spears.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724168130935250" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:41:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:41:21Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:41:21Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/government-in-1971-at-langata-forest.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724168130935250</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Government in 1971 at the Langata Forest started the Bomas of Kenya Limited. The Company was established to preserve and promote Kenyan Culture and to do this through cultural entertainments programmes for Tourists visiting Kenya and residents including school children.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724169901441129" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:41:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:41:39Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:41:39Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/how-to-get-to-bomas-bomas-of-kenya-is.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724169901441129</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">How to get to Bomas Bomas of Kenya is a centre of Kenyan cultural activities situated 10 km from the city centre on the LANGATA / FOREST EDGE ROAD. It is about 1 km past the main entrance to the Animal Orphanage and Nairobi National Park. Bomas of Kenya is adequately served by public transport i.e. Kenya Bus Services and Nissan Matatus Services. Members of the Public can board the buses at the Central Bus Station in the city center Numbers 125, 126, and 24 service this route.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724165510365868" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:40:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:40:55Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:40:55Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/waiters-then-carry-these-swords-around.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724165510365868</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The waiters then carry these swords around the restaurant, carving unlimited amounts of the prime meats onto sizzling, cast iron plates in front of you. A wide selection of salads, vegetable side dishes, and a variety of exotic sauces accompany the meat feast. Dessert and coffee follow this. The full meal including a soup course is at a set price. The Carnivore is also the home of the Simba Saloon, Nairobi's most popular nightclub and disco. The informal outdoor atmosphere, exceptional snacks and outstanding entertainment ensure a vibrant and exciting night out.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724162300186871" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:40:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:40:23Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:40:23Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/carnivore-is-considered-africas.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724162300186871</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Carnivore is considered 'Africa's Greatest Eating Experience'. This open-air meat specialty restaurant has strikingly different food, service and atmosphere to anything ever seen in Kenya. Every type of meat imaginable, including four choices of wild game, are roasted on traditional Maasai swords over a huge, visually spectacular charcoal pit that dominates the entrance of the restaurant.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724160175431291" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:39:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:40:01Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:40:01Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/dinner-or-lunch-at-carnivore-provides.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724160175431291</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Dinner or lunch at the Carnivore provides the opportunity to zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, crocodile and other game meats. Waiters bring the skewers straight from the fire to the table, and the meat is sliced onto pre-warmed, cast iron plates. A range of sauces, condiments and relishes are served as accompaniments. Despite its reputation and carnivorous menu, the restaurant does also cater to vegetarians. If you are visiting Nairobi, Carnivore offers a not to be missed opportunity to enjoy one of the world's finest and most unique Epicurean experiences.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724154849357991" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:39:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:39:08Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:39:08Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/as-name-suggests-carnivore-is-true.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724154849357991</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">As the name suggests, Carnivore is a true meat lover's paradise. Boasting a spectacular "all the meat you can eat" menu, the entire restaurant is centred around a large open fire pit, on which massive skewers of roasted. Fire roasted meat (locally known as Nyama Choma is a genuine Kenyan speciality.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724156740045508" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:39:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:39:27Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:39:27Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/while-there-is-plenty-of-excellent.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724156740045508</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">While there is plenty of excellent beef, chicken, lamb and pork on offer, the real attraction here is a superb range of local game meats. While some may feel slightly squeamish about visiting Kenya and consuming the local wildlife, all of the game served is from eco-friendly game ranches which play an important role in conservation. Game ranching has far less impact on local habitats than farming cattle or other livestock.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724148761304851" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:38:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:38:07Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:38:07Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/recently-published-guide-to-50-finest_20.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724148761304851</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A recently published guide to the 50 finest restaurants on earth includes popular Nairobi restaurant Carnivore. The guide was compiled by a panel of 71 world renowned food critics, restaurants and chefs.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724151055093529" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:38:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:38:30Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:38:30Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/guide-published-by-editors-of-uk.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724151055093529</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The guide, published by the editors of the UK Restaurant magazine, selected a range of restaurants around the globe. Carnivore was one of only two African restaurants selected for the guide.The restaurant, located just outside Nairobi, is recognized as one of the world's most unique dining experiences.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724143435775384" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:37:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:37:14Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:37:14Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/hotels-and-restaurants-can-order-taxis.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724143435775384</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Hotels and restaurants can order taxis if necessary. Nairobi Taxis are usually marked with a yellow line along each side. There is a large fleet of large London Taxis operating within the city. Taxis are not metered, and a price should be agreed with the driver before departure. Ask for local advice or at your hotel for correct rates. There are several companies operating Dial Taxi services with phone bookings, modern vehicles, competent drivers and reasonable rates. Several Taxi companies have airport booking offices. Buses operate on set routes throughout the city. The large Kenya Buses run on routes throughout the city on regular schedules. Buses can be boarded at any stop and tickets purchased on board. Matatus (Public Minibuses) also operate on city routes throughout the day, and are the most popular form of local public transport.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724146130821374" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:37:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:37:41Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:37:41Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/recently-published-guide-to-50-finest.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724146130821374</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A recently published guide to the 50 finest restaurants on earth includes popular Nairobi restaurant Carnivore. The guide was compiled by a panel of 71 world renowned food critics, restaurants and chefs.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724141154429997" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:36:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:36:51Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:36:51Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/nairobi-railway-station-is-centre-for_20.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724141154429997</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Nairobi Railway station is the centre for railway traffic with daily arrivals/departures from Mombasa and Kisumu. There are countless Matatu stands throughout Nairobi, with continuous arrivals and departures throughout the day. Nairobi is the centre of Kenya's extensive bus network, with many bus companies operating to and from destinations throughout the country. Walking around Nairobi is relatively straightforward, as the city centre is small and accessible. In some areas, there can be a security risk while walking, and it is best to seek local advice before setting out. Taxis are widely available, and convenient. Taxis are often parked in the street around hotels and tourist areas of the city.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724133968799349" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:35:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:35:39Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:35:39Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/with-fantastic-music-scene-excellent.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724133968799349</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">With a fantastic music scene, excellent international restaurants and an endless and colourful array of shops and markets, there is plenty on offer for the visitor. Nairobi is Kenya's capital, and the arrival point for many visitors. The main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International, located 15kms out of the centre of town. JKIA handles both International and domestic carriers. Wilson airport, located 11 kms outside of the city centre, is the domestic hub for both scheduled and chartered domestic air traffic.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724131535541993" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:35:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:35:15Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:35:15Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/further-out-of-town-spectacular-27.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724131535541993</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Further out of town, the spectacular 27 metre deep 'Fourteen Falls' waterfalls at Thika are perfect for a scenic day trip. Nearby Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park, is centred around an imposing 2,146 metre mountain. For the adventurous, take an hour's drive from town and you will find white water rafting on the beautiful Tana River.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724136003894119" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:35:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:36:00Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:36:00Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/nairobi-railway-station-is-centre-for.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724136003894119</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Nairobi Railway station is the centre for railway traffic with daily arrivals/departures from Mombasa and Kisumu. There are countless Matatu stands throughout Nairobi, with continuous arrivals and departures throughout the day. Nairobi is the centre of Kenya's extensive bus network, with many bus companies operating to and from destinations throughout the country. Walking around Nairobi is relatively straightforward, as the city centre is small and accessible. In some areas, there can be a security risk while walking, and it is best to seek local advice before setting out. Taxis are widely available, and convenient. Taxis are often parked in the street around hotels and tourist areas of the city.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724129650012718" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:34:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:34:56Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:34:56Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/this-is-not-modern-capital-separated.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724129650012718</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This is not a modern capital separated from the great wilderness that surrounds it. Just outside the city is Nairobi National Park, 113 sq kms of plains, cliffs and forest. The park is home to large herds of Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Giraffe and more. Rhino, Cheetah, and a large number of Lions are all found here, living wild within 20 minutes of the centre of town.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724125901178111" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:34:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:34:19Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:34:19Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/frontier-town-no-more-nairobi-has.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724125901178111</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A frontier town no more, Nairobi has become one of Africa's largest, and most interesting cities. Nairobi is a city that never seems to sleep. The entire town has a boundless energy, and is thriving place where all of human life can be found. This is a place of great contrasts where race, tribe and origin all become facets of a unique Nairobi character. The city has not lost its sense of the past, with an excellent museum and the historical home of Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa open to visitors.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724123450163231" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:33:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:33:54Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:33:54Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/modern-nairobi-is-still-safari-capital.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724123450163231</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Modern Nairobi is still the safari capital of the Africa, but the modern world has quickly caught up with the city.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724121433611820" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:33:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:33:34Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:33:34Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/local-maasai-called-this-highland.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724121433611820</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The local Maasai called this highland swamp Ewaso Nai'beri – the place of cold water. The camp became a rustic village, and then a shanty town, which by 1907 was the capital of all of British East Africa. It was soon an important centre for the colony and a mecca for adventurers, hunters and travellers from all over the world.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724119230264750" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:33:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:33:12Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:33:12Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/kenyas-capital-city-has-risen-in.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724119230264750</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Kenya's capital city has risen in a single century from a brackish uninhabited swampland to a thriving modern capital. When railway construction workers reached this area in 1899, they set up a basic camp and supply depot, simply called 'Mile 327'.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724114483763737" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:32:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:32:24Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:32:24Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/currency-and-exchange-rates-zanzibar-s.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724114483763737</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Currency and exchange rates : Zanzibar 's unit of currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TSh). Visitors to Zanzibar must pay for some items, such as air fights, ship tickets and hotels, in foreign currency, usually US dollars.<br/>1US dollar = 890 TSh approx.<br/>1 ZAR Rand = 78 TSh approx</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724109957185950" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:31:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:31:39Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:31:39Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/government-zanzibar-is-separate-state.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724109957185950</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Government: Zanzibar is a separate state within the United Republic of Tanzania, governed by a revolutionary Council and House of Representatives, whose members are elected or appointed. Although Zanzibar is part of Tanzania , it elects its own president who is head of government for matters internal to the island. The president of Zanzibar is also the vice-president of Tanzania . It also has its own House of Representatives (with 50 seats, directly elected by universal suffrage to serve five-year terms) to make laws especially for Zanzibar.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724112331420347" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:31:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:32:03Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:32:03Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/for-people-of-zanzibar-fishing-and.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724112331420347</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For the people of Zanzibar , fishing and farming are the main economic activities. From the beginning of the 19th Century to the mid 1970s Zanzibar exported a large proportion of the worlds cloves, and the islands' economy was based largely on this commodity. Some diversification has occurred since then, but cloves are still a major export, along with coconut product and other spices. In recent years, seaweed has also become an important export commodity. The potential for tourism to be a major earner of foreign currency has been recognised and is being developed. The number of tourist visiting Zanzibar is still relatively small but increasing every year.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724094678948653" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:29:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:29:06Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:29:06Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/zanzibar-was-british-protectorate-from.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724094678948653</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Zanzibar was a British protectorate from 1890 until 1963, when the state gained independence. In 1964, the sultan and government were overthrown in a revolution. In the same year, Zanzibar and the newly independent country of Tanganyika combined to form the United Republic of Tanzania.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724096726475508" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:29:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:29:27Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:29:27Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/population-and-settlement-population.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724096726475508</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Population and settlement: The population is estimated around 900 000. Zanzibar 's largest settlement is Zanzibar Town with about 150 000 inhabitants. Other towns on Zanzibar Island include Chaani, Bambi, Mahonda and Makunduchi, but these are small. Outside these towns, most people live in small villages and are engaged in farming or fishing.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724090629899811" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:28:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:28:26Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:28:26Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/monsoon-winds-that-blow-across-indian.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724090629899811</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The monsoon winds that blow across the Indian Ocean allowed contact between Persia , Arabia , India and the coast of East Africa for over 2000 years. The first European arrivals were Portuguese 'navigators' looking for a trade route with India . They reached Zanzibar at the end of the 15th Century and established a trading station here and other points on the East African coast. At the end of the 17th century Omani Arabs ousted the Portuguese.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724092511004406" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:28:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:28:45Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:28:45Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/during-this-period-zanzibar-became.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724092511004406</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">During this period, Zanzibar became a major slaving centre. In 1840, the Omani Sultan Said moved his court from Muscat to Zanzibar , and the Island became an Arab state and an important centre of trade and politics in the region. Many European explorers, including Livingston and Stanley, began their expeditions into the interior of Africa from Zanzibar during the second half of the 19thcentury.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724085577717295" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:27:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:27:35Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:27:35Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/wildlife-there-are-no-large-wild_20.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724085577717295</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Wildlife: There are no large wild animals in Zanzibar . Monkeys and small antelopes inhabit forested areas. Civets and various species of mongoose are found all over the islands. Bird life is varied and interesting with over 100 species recorded.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724084677328617" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:27:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:27:26Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:27:26Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/wildlife-there-are-no-large-wild_20.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724084677328617</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Wildlife: There are no large wild animals in Zanzibar . Monkeys and small antelopes inhabit forested areas. Civets and various species of mongoose are found all over the islands. Bird life is varied and interesting with over 100 species recorded.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724086163835294" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:27:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:27:41Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:27:41Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/wildlife-there-are-no-large-wild_20.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724086163835294</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Wildlife: There are no large wild animals in Zanzibar . Monkeys and small antelopes inhabit forested areas. Civets and various species of mongoose are found all over the islands. Bird life is varied and interesting with over 100 species recorded.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724082550143371" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:27:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:27:05Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:27:05Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/vegetation-islands-were-originally.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724082550143371</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Vegetation: The islands were originally forested, but with human habitation have resulted in widespread clearing, although a few isolated pockets of indigenous forests remain. The main crops of Zanzibar are coconuts and cloves. Bananas, citrus fruits and other spices are also grown commercially. Maize, cassava and other vegetables and cereals are grown for local consumption</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724080752867210" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:26:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:26:47Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:26:47Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/climate-climate-is-characterised-by.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724080752867210</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Climate: The climate is characterised by wet and dry seasons. The rains fall from mid-March to the end of May, and there is a short rainy season in November. The dry seasons are from December to February and June to October. Humidity is generally quite high, although this can be relieved by sea breezes. The average daytime temperatures are around 26 degrees form June to October, and around 28 degrees from December to February.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724078245875323" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:26:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:26:22Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:26:22Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/topography-zanzibar-is-generally-flat.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724078245875323</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Topography: Zanzibar is generally flat with the highest point being about 120m above sea level. The Islands of Zanzibar are surrounded by coasts of rocky inlets or sandy beaches, with lagoons and mangrove swamps, and coral reefs beyond the shoreline</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724076075901197" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:25:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:26:00Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:26:00Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/location-about-40km-off-coast-of-east.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724076075901197</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Location: About 40km off the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean, about 6 degrees south of the Equator lies two exotic islands Zanzibar and Pemba . Size: Zanzibar has a total of 1500 square kilometres, which includes many surrounding islands. It is 85km long and 30km wide.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724074244973122" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:25:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:25:42Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:25:42Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/tanzania-comprises-pair-of-islands-off.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724074244973122</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Tanzania comprises a pair of islands off the east coast of Africa called ZANZIBAR ('Unguja') (1994 est. pop. 800,000, 1,554 km²) and Pemba . They are, together with Mafia Island , sometimes referred to as the Spice Islands, though this term is more commonly associated with the Maluku Islands . The main town and economic centre is Stone Town on the actual island of Zanzibar . Zanzibar 's main industries are spices (including nutmeg, cinnamon and pepper) and tourism. Zanzibar is also the only home of the Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724065961459386" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:24:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:24:19Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:24:19Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/internet-users-250000-2003.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724065961459386</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Internet users: 250,000 (2003) TransportationRailways: total: 3,690 km Narrow gauge: 969 km 1.067-m gauge; 2,721 km 1.000-m gauge (2003) Highways: total: 88,200 km, paved: 3,704 km, unpaved: 84,496 km (1999 est.) Waterways: Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria, and Lake Nyasa principal avenues of commerce with neighboring countries; rivers not navigable (2004) Pipelines: gas 29 km; oil 866 km (2004) Ports and harbors: Bukoba, Dar es Salaam, Kigoma, Kilwa Masoko, Lindi, Mtwara, Mwanza, Pangani, Tanga, Wete, Zanzibar</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724062460990904" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:23:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:23:44Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:23:44Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/exports-partners-japan-9.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724062460990904</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Exports - partners: Japan 9.9%, India 8.9%, Netherlands 8.5%, Germany 5.5%, UK 5.5%, Kenya 4.9%, Belgium 4.1% (2003) Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TZS) Currency code: TZS Exchange rates: Tanzanian shillings per US dollar - 1,119.28 (2004), 966.583 (2003), 966.583 (2002), 876.412 (2001), 800.409 (2000) Fiscal year: 1 July - 30 June Internet country code: .tz Internet hosts: 5,534 (2003)</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724060309603649" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:23:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:23:23Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:23:23Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/population-below-poverty-line-36-2002.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724060309603649</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Population below poverty line: 36% (2002 est.) Agriculture - products: coffee, sisal, tea, cotton, pyrethrum (insecticide made from chrysanthemums), cashew nuts, tobacco, cloves, corn, wheat, cassava (tapioca), bananas, fruits, vegetables; cattle, sheep, goatsExports - commodities: Gold, coffee, cashew nuts, manufactures, cotton</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724057186785678" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:22:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:22:51Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:22:51Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/economy-overview-tanzania-is-one-of.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724057186785678</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Economy - Overview: Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world. The economy depends heavily on agriculture, which accounts for almost half of GDP, provides 85% of exports, and employs 80% of the work force. Topography and climatic conditions, however, limit cultivated crops to only 4% of the land area. Industry traditionally featured the processing of agricultural products and light consumer goods. The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and bilateral donors have provided funds to rehabilitate Tanzania 's out-of-date economic infrastructure and to alleviate poverty. Growth in 1991-2002 featured a pickup in industrial production and a substantial increase in output of minerals, led by gold. Recent banking reforms have helped increase private sector growth and investment. Continued donor assistance and solid macroeconomic policies supported real GDP growth of nearly 6% in 2004.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724048693883833" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:21:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:21:26Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:21:26Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/capital-dar-es-salaam-note-legislative.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724048693883833</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Capital: Dar es Salaam ; note - legislative offices have been transferred to Dodoma , which is planned as the new national capital; the National Assembly now meets there on regular basis</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724050372013099" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:21:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:21:43Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:21:43Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/history-26-april-1964-tanganyika.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724050372013099</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">History: 26 April 1964; Tanganyika became independent 9 December 1961 (from UK-administered UN trusteeship); Zanzibar became independent 19 December 1963 (from UK ); Tanganyika united with Zanzibar 26 April 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar ; renamed United Republic of Tanzania 29 October 1964 Legal system: Based on English common law; judicial review of legislative acts limited to matters of interpretation; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdictionSuffrage: 18 years of age; universal</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724052652820716" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:21:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:22:06Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:22:06Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/executive-branchchief-of-state.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724052652820716</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Executive BranchChief of state: President Head of Government: President Elections: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 29 October 2000 (next to be held 30 October 2005); prime minister appointed by the president Judicial Branch: Permanent Commission of Enquiry (official ombudsman); Court of Appeal (consists of a chief justice and four judges); High Court (consists of a Jaji Kiongozi and 29 judges appointed by the president; holds regular sessions in all regions); District Courts; Primary Courts (limited jurisdiction and appeals can be made to the higher courts)</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724044235185090" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:20:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:20:42Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:20:42Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/languages-kiswahili-or-swahili.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724044235185090</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Languages: Kiswahili or Swahili (official), Kiunguju (name for Swahili in Zanzibar ), English (official, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar ), many local languages note: Kiswahili (Swahili) is the mother tongue of the Bantu people living in Zanzibar and nearby coastal Tanzania; although Kiswahili is Bantu in structure and origin, its vocabulary draws on a variety of sources, including Arabic and English, and it has become the lingua franca of central and eastern Africa; the first language of most people is one of the local languages</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724042304328200" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:20:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:20:23Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:20:23Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/nationality-noun-tanzanians-adjective.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724042304328200</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Nationality: noun: Tanzanian(s); adjective: Tanzanian; Ethnic groups: mainland - native African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab); Zanzibar - Arab, native African, mixed Arab and native AfricanReligions: mainland - Christian 30%, Muslim 35%, indigenous beliefs 35%; Zanzibar - more than 99% Muslim</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724046800377585" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:20:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:21:08Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:21:08Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/country-name-conventional-long-form.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724046800377585</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Country name: Conventional long form: United Republic of Tanzania; Conventional short form: Tanzania Former: United Republic of Tanganyika and ZanzibarGovernment type: Republic</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724038074748753" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:19:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:19:40Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:19:40Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/population-growth-rate-1.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724038074748753</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Population growth rate: 1.83% (2005 est.)Birth rate: 38.16 births/1,000 population (2005 est.)Death rate: 16.71 deaths/1,000 population (2005 est.) Sex ratio: At birth: 1.03 male(s)/female</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724035928852736" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:19:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:19:19Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:19:19Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/population-36766356-age-structure-0-14.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724035928852736</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Population: 36,766,356 Age structure: 0-14 years: 44% (male 8,100,216/female 8,074,171) 15-64 years: 53.4% (male 9,665,957/female 9,963,772) 65 years and over: 2.6% (male 418,080/female 544,160) (2005 est.)</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724040226176443" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:19:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:20:02Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:20:02Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/life-expectancy-at-birth-total.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724040226176443</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Life expectancy at birth: Total population: 45.24 years; Male: 44.56 years; Female: 45.94 years (2005 est.) Food or waterborne diseases: bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever Vectorborne diseases: malaria, Rift Valley fever and plague are high risks in some locations Nationality: noun: Tanzanian(s); adjective: Tanzanian;</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724019383055168" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:16:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:16:33Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:16:33Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/border-countries-burundi-451-km.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724019383055168</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Border Countries: Burundi 451 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 459 km, Kenya 769 km, Malawi 475 km, Mozambique 756 km, Rwanda 217 km, Uganda 396 km, Zambia 338 km.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724017554037110" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:16:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:16:15Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:16:15Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/location-eastern-africa-bordering.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724017554037110</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Location: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique Area: total: 945,087 sq km Land: 886,037 sq km Water: 59,050 sq km</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724014296756092" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:15:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:15:42Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:15:42Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/shortly-after-independence-tanganyika.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724014296756092</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar 's semi-autonomous status and popular opposition have led to two contentious elections since 1995, which the ruling party won despite international observers' claims of voting irregularities.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724010659678046" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:15:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:15:06Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:15:06Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/kenya-maintains-moderate-profile-in.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724010659678046</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Kenya maintains a moderate profile in Third World politics. Kenya's relations with Western countries are generally friendly, although current political and economic instabilities are sometimes blamed on Western pressures. Kenya serves as a major host for refugees from Somalia and Sudan and currently has troops in two UN peacekeeping operations.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724007172672195" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:14:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:14:31Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:14:31Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/between-1974-and-1990-however-kenyas.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724007172672195</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Between 1974 and 1990, however, Kenya's economic performance declined. Inappropriate agricultural policies, inadequate credit, and poor international terms of trade contributed to the decline in agriculture. Kenya's inward-looking policy of import substitution and rising oil prices made Kenya's manufacturing sector uncompetitive. The government began a massive intrusion in the private sector. Lack of export incentives, tight import controls, and foreign exchange controls made the domestic environment for investment even less attractive.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724008953286586" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:14:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:14:49Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:14:49Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/despite-internal-tensions-in-sudan-and.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724008953286586</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Despite internal tensions in Sudan and Ethiopia, Kenya has maintained good relations with its northern neighbors. Recent relations with Uganda and Tanzania have improved as the three countries work for mutual economic benefit. The lack of a cohesive government in Somalia prevents normal contact with that country. Kenya serves as the major host for refugees from turmoil in Somalia and also hosts a significant number of refugees from the civil war in Sudan.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724005402023921" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:14:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:14:14Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:14:14Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/trade-2004-exports-1.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724005402023921</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Trade (2004): Exports--$1.9 billion: tea, coffee, horticultural products, petroleum products, cement, pyrethrum, soda ash, sisal, hides and skins, fluorspar. Major markets--Uganda, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Egypt, South Africa, United States. Imports--$3.7 billion: machinery, vehicles, crude petroleum, iron and steel, resins and plastic materials, refined petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, paper and paper products, fertilizers, wheat. Major suppliers--U.K., Japan, South Africa, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Italy, India, France, United States, Saudi Arabia.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112724003596790364" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:13:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:13:55Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:13:55Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/gdp-2004-11.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112724003596790364</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">GDP (2004): $11.4 billion. Annual Growth Rate (2004): 1.2%.Per Capita Income: $271.Natural resources: Wildlife, land. Agriculture: Products--tea, coffee, sugarcane, horticultural products, corn, wheat, rice, sisal, pineapples, pyrethrum, dairy products, meat and meat products, hides, skins. Arable land--5%. Industry: Types--petroleum products, grain and sugar milling, cement, beer, soft drinks, textiles, vehicle assembly, paper and light manufacturing.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723987228953693" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:11:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:11:12Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:11:12Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/in-december-2002-kenya-held-democratic.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723987228953693</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In December 2002, Kenya held democratic and open elections and elected Mwai Kibaki as their new president. The elections, which were judged free and fair by local and international observers, marked an important turning point in Kenya’s democratic evolution. President Kibaki has focused his efforts on generating economic growth, combating corruption, and improving education. Kenya is also in the process of rewriting its constitution.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723985395134869" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:10:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:10:53Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:10:53Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/since-independence-kenya-has.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723985395134869</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Since independence, Kenya has maintained remarkable stability despite changes in its political system and crises in neighboring countries. Particularly since the re-emergence of multiparty democracy, Kenyans have enjoyed an increased degree of freedom. A cross-party parliamentary reform initiative in the fall of 1997 revised some oppressive laws inherited from the colonial era that had been used to limit freedom of speech and assembly. This improved public freedoms and contributed to generally credible national elections in December 1997.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723983538891733" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:10:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:10:35Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:10:35Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/principal-government.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723983538891733</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Principal Government OfficialsPresident: Mwai Kibaki (since 30 December 2002)Vice President: Moody Awori (since 25 September 2003)Minister of Foreign Affairs: Chirau A. MwakwereAmbassador to the United States: Leonard Ngaithe Ambassador to the United Nations: Bob Jalango</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723981735981756" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:10:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:10:17Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:10:17Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/type-republic.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723981735981756</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Type: Republic. Independence: December 12, 1963. Constitution: 1963. Branches: Executive--president (chief of state, head of government, commander in chief of armed forces). Legislative--unicameral National Assembly (parliament). Judicial--Court of Appeal, High Court, various lower courts. Administrative subdivisions: 69 districts, joined to form 7 rural provinces. Nairobi area has special status. Political parties: Registered political parties, 41. Ruling party, Kenya African National Union. Suffrage: Universal at 18. The unicameral assembly consists of 210 members elected to a term of up to 5 years from single-member constituencies, plus 12 members nominated by political parties on a proportional representation basis. The president appoints the vice president and cabinet members from among those elected to the assembly. The attorney general and the speaker are exofficio members of the National Assembly.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723974794847451" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:09:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:09:07Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:09:07Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/education-years-compulsory-none-but.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723974794847451</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Education: Years compulsory--None, but first 8 years of primary school are provided through cost-sharing between government and parents. Attendance--73% for primary grades. Literacy (in English)--59%.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723979916741269" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:09:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:09:59Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:09:59Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/swahili-language-mixture-of-bantu-and.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723979916741269</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Swahili language, a mixture of Bantu and Arabic, developed as a lingua franca for trade between the different peoples. Arab dominance on the coast was eclipsed by the arrival in 1498 of the Portuguese, who gave way in turn to Islamic control under the Imam of Oman in the 1600s. The United Kingdom established its influence in the 19th century. The colonial history of Kenya dates from the Berlin Conference of 1885, when the European powers first partitioned East Africa into spheres of influence. In 1895, the U.K. Government established the East African Protectorate and, soon after, opened the fertile highlands to white settlers. The settlers were allowed a voice in government even before it was officially made a U.K. colony in 1920, but Africans were prohibited from direct political participation until 1944.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723978515773508" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:09:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:09:45Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:09:45Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/fossils-found-in-east-africa-suggest.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723978515773508</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Fossils found in East Africa suggest that protohumans roamed the area more than 20 million years ago. Recent finds near Kenya's Lake Turkana indicate that hominids lived in the area 2.6 million years ago. Cushitic-speaking people from northern Africa moved into the area that is now Kenya beginning around 2000 BC. Arab traders began frequenting the Kenya coast around the first century A.D. Kenya's proximity to the Arabian Peninsula invited colonization, and Arab and Persian settlements sprouted along the coast by the eighth century. During the first millennium A.D., Nilotic and Bantu peoples moved into the region, and the latter now comprises three-quarters of Kenya's population.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723976502047624" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:09:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:09:25Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:09:25Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/health-infant-mortality-rate-1151000.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723976502047624</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Health: Infant mortality rate--115/1,000. Life expectancy--49 yrs. Work force (1.7million wage earners): Public sector 30%; private sector 70%. Informal sector workers--3.7 million. Services--45%; industry and commerce--35%; agriculture--20%.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723972963100232" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:08:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:08:49Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:08:49Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/religions-indigenous-beliefs-10.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723972963100232</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Religions: Indigenous beliefs 10%, Protestant 40%, Roman Catholic 30%, Muslim 20%.Languages: English, Swahili, more than 40 local ethnic languages.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723970952916183" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:06:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:08:29Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:08:29Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/ethnic-groups-african-kikuyu-21-luhya.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723970952916183</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Ethnic groups: African--Kikuyu 21%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 11%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 5%. Non-African--Asian, European, Arab 1%.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723955385679455" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:05:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:05:53Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:05:53Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/ii-people-of-kenya-nationality-noun.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723955385679455</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">ii) PEOPLE OF KENYA<br/>Nationality: Noun and adjective--Kenyan(s). Population (2004 est): 29.7 million. Annual growth rate (1996 est.): 2.4%.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723953170837944" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:05:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:05:31Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:05:31Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/climate-varies-from-tropical-south.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723953170837944</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Climate: Varies from the tropical south, west, and central regions to arid and semi-arid in the north and the northeast.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723950957988587" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:05:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:05:09Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:05:09Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/terrain-kenya-rises-from-low-coastal.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723950957988587</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Terrain: Kenya rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean in a series of mountain ridges and plateaus which stand above 3,000 meters (9,000 ft.) in the center of the country. The Rift Valley bisects the country above Nairobi, opening up to a broad arid plain in the north. Mountain plains cover the south before descending to the shores of Lake Victoria in the west.</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> <entry xmlns="http://purl.org/atom/ns#"> <link href="https://www.blogger.com/atom/13056200/112723948876822973" rel="service.edit" title="" type="application/atom+xml"/> <author> <name>Katiba Watch</name> </author> <issued>2005-09-20T19:04:00+01:00</issued> <modified>2005-09-20T18:04:48Z</modified> <created>2005-09-20T18:04:48Z</created> <link href="http://www.katibawatch.org/2005/09/official-name-republic-of-kenya-i.html" rel="alternate" title="" type="text/html"/> <id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13056200.post-112723948876822973</id> <title mode="escaped" type="text/html"/> <content type="application/xhtml+xml" xml:base="http://www.katibawatch.org/" xml:space="preserve"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">OFFICIAL NAME: REPUBLIC OF KENYA i) GEOGRAPHYArea: 582,646 sq. km. (224,960 sq mi.); slightly smaller than Texas. Cities: Capital--Nairobi (pop. 2.1 million). Other cities--Mombasa (665,000), Kisumu (504,000), Nakuru (1.2 million).</div> </content> <draft xmlns="http://purl.org/atom-blog/ns#">false</draft> </entry> </feed>