query: who are the famous athletes in kenya?

title: Women in Kenya

text: especially athletics, Kenyan women are dominant across the globe. Some of the most notable athletes include Lorna Kiplagat, who was born in Kabiemit in Rift Valley. She switched nationality to Dutch in 2003. Others include Janeth Kipkosgei, Catherine Ndereba, Pamela Jelimo, Vivian Cheruiyot, Nancy Langat, Eunice Jepkorir, Linet Masai, Ruth Bosibori and many others. In March 2014, Kenya's Parliament passed a bill allowing men to marry multiple wives. Polygamy is common among traditional communities in Kenya, as well as among the country’s Muslim community. In parliament, the proposed 2014 polygamy bill had initially given a wife the right to veto

title: Kenya at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics

text: Kenya at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics Kenya competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea. After the final day of the National Bank of Kenya National Athletics Championships, Athletics Kenya (AK) named 48 athletes for the competition. Only a sprinkle of new faces made the provisional Daegu roster that is fronted by three Olympic champions (Asbel Kiprop, Brimin Kipruto, and Nancy Langat) and all the four gold winners (Abel Kirui, Ezekiel Kemboi, Vivian Cheruiyot, and Linet Masai) the country minted in Berlin two years ago. Among the fresh

title: Athletics Kenya

text: current governing body of the sport of athletics in Kenya. Kenya is a powerful nation in Athletics, but the talent is limited to long and middle distance running. Famous Kenyan runners typically come from districts like Keiyo, Marakwet and Nandi in western Kenya. Almost all of them represent Kalenjin tribes. Kenyan Championships are held in summer, but separate trials are used to pick athletes for major international championships. Top Kenyan athletes usually attend these events, since those who skip them are likely miss major championships as well. Many leading Kenyan runners mostly compete in Europe, national championships and trials are

title: Kenya at the Olympics

text: their first in 1996 to more than half the Kenyan medals in 2016 (seven). Increasingly, Kenya-born athletes are competing in the Olympics for other countries, most notably the USA and Bahrain. In the 2016 Olympics, there were ~20 such athletes, including multiple medal winners. The National Olympic Committee for Kenya is the "National Olympic Committee Kenya", founded in 1955. Kenya at the Olympics Kenya first participated at the Olympic Games in 1956, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except for the boycotted 1976 and 1980 Games. Kenya participated in the Winter Olympic Games

title: Kenya at the 2018 Commonwealth Games

text: 3 athletes (1 man and 2 women). Kenya qualified a men's team of 12 athletes by being among the top nine ranked nations from the Commonwealth in the 2016–17 World Rugby Sevens Series ranking. Kenya participated with 5 athletes (3 men and 2 women). Kenya participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). Kenya participated with 6 athletes (2 men and 4 women). Kenya participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). Kenya participated with 1 athlete (1 woman). Kenya participated with 5 athletes (3 men and 2 women). Kenya participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1

title: Kenya at the 2018 Commonwealth Games

text: woman). Kenya at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Kenya competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Elijah Manangoi was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. <nowiki>*</nowiki> Competed in the heats only. Kenya participated with two athletes (one man and one woman) Kenya participated with a team of 10 athletes (7 men and 3 women) Kenya participated with 4 athletes (4 men). Kenya will compete in Lawn bowls. Kenya participated

title: Kenya at the 2018 Commonwealth Games

text: Kenya at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Kenya competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Elijah Manangoi was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. <nowiki>*</nowiki> Competed in the heats only. Kenya participated with two athletes (one man and one woman) Kenya participated with a team of 10 athletes (7 men and 3 women) Kenya participated with 4 athletes (4 men). Kenya will compete in Lawn bowls. Kenya participated with

title: Kenya at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

text: and 1,500m T11 events. Kenya was supposed to send a rower to London, Itaken Timoi. He had earned a wildcard berth to the Games. Kenya was allocated a wildcard allocation for powerlifting in London. This spot was for Gabriel Magu. The following Kenyan athletes won medals at the 2012 games. In total 6 medals were won, all in Men's Athletics. Kenya finished fortieth overall on the medal table. The team included Henry Kirwa, Wilson Bii, Erick Sang, and Henry Sugi. The country had 28 athletes who met the A-qualifying standard for the London Games. The IPC allocated 19 spots to

title: Kenya at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

text: Rwanda during qualification. Kenya at the 2012 Summer Paralympics Kenya competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012, where they were represented by thirteen athletes who won six medals at these games, two gold, two silver and two bronze. All the country's Paralympians competed in athletics. Kenya had originally qualified a larger team, and in more sports like powerlifting and rowing. The country sent a 13 strong athlete delegation to London, composed of 11 men and 2 women. It was originally scheduled to send 16 athletes. Kenya's team for these Games

title: Kenya at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

text: Kenya at the 2012 Summer Paralympics Kenya competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012, where they were represented by thirteen athletes who won six medals at these games, two gold, two silver and two bronze. All the country's Paralympians competed in athletics. Kenya had originally qualified a larger team, and in more sports like powerlifting and rowing. The country sent a 13 strong athlete delegation to London, composed of 11 men and 2 women. It was originally scheduled to send 16 athletes. Kenya's team for these Games included captain Henry

text: names will be unheralded Hellen Obiri who caused the biggest upsets of the day when she scorched Olympic champion, Nancy Jebet Lagat at the homestretch in the women’s 1500m. No field athlete made the Kenyan World Championships squad. The following athletes appeared on the preliminary Entry List, but not on the Official Start List of the specific event, resulting in a total number of 47 competitors: The following competitors from Kenya won medals at the Championships Kenya at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics Kenya competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in

title: White people in Kenya

text: Armour); Frédéric de Janzé; Lady Diana Delves Broughton; Gilbert Colville; Hugh Dickenson; Jack Soames; Nina Soames; Lady June Carberry (stepmother of Juanita Carberry); Dickie Pembroke; and Julian Lezzard. Author Baroness Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) had also been a friend of Lord Erroll. In recent years, descendants of the Happy Valley set have been appearing in the news, particularly the legal troubles of The Hon. Tom Cholmondeley, the great-grandson of the famous Lord Delamere. White people in Kenya White people in Kenya or White Kenyans, are those born in or resident in Kenya who descend from Europeans and/or identify themselves as

title: Sport in Kenya

text: Ministry of Sports acts as the government advisor on sports matters, drawing and evaluating policies, and maintaining standards within the Sport Department. Every district has a representation of government by Government Sports Officers. The Kenya National Sports Council is formed by elected members from all sports in Kenya to ensure equity in development, promotion, and representation of all sports at all major competitions, national and international among other duties. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) prepares Kenyan athletes for the Olympics and works with other sports bodies in developing and promoting sports in the country. Kenya Universities Sports Association

title: Sport in Kenya

text: Squash, Badminton, Golf, Canoeing, Chess, Goal Ball, Horse Riding/Equestrianism, Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Archery, Roller Sports, Ice Hockey and Mountain Sports - Kenya. Globally, Kenya is mainly known for its dominance in middle-distance and long-distance races. Athletics (track and field) was one of the two modern sports (together with football) to be formally organized in Kenya. Kenya has regularly produced Olympic and Commonwealth Games champions in various distance events, especially in 800 m, 1,500 m, 3,000 m steeplechase, 5,000 m, 10,000 m and the marathons. Kenyan athletes (particularly Kalenjin) continue to dominate the world of distance running, although competition from Morocco

title: Kenya at the Olympics

text: Kenya at the Olympics Kenya first participated at the Olympic Games in 1956, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except for the boycotted 1976 and 1980 Games. Kenya participated in the Winter Olympic Games in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2018. Kenyan athletes have won 103 medals in total, all from boxing and track and field events. In terms of total medals won, the most recent Summer Olympics (2008, 2012, and 2016) have been Kenya's most successful, producing 42 medals between them. The number of Kenyan women winning Olympic medals has risen dramatically, from

title: Kenya at the 1996 Summer Paralympics

text: Kenya at the 1996 Summer Paralympics Kenya competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics. The country sent a 17 strong athlete delegation to Atlanta, United States. 17 athletes, 11 men and 6 women, represented Kenya at the Games in Atlanta, United States. This was the largest delegation that Kenya has ever sent to a Paralympic Games. The team included Mary Nakhumica, who was making her second Paralympic Games appearance as a 17-year-old. In many parts of Black Africa, people who have disabilities that include intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities such as impairments and deformities often face cultural barriers to participation because

title: Sport in Kenya

text: the development of rowing in Kenya. Kenya further qualified gain in Single scull category in Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. Although Kenya has sent shooters to the Olympic Games since 1956 (with interruptions), the discipline has remained a minority sport. Since the 1970s, Kenya's shooters are now distributed among approximately half African and half Indian. Famous past champions and Olympians are rifle shooter John Harun Mwau (now politician) and pistol shooter Shuaib Adam. The first Kenyan female ISSF shooter has now been seen abroad at the Commonwealth Games 2010 and the African Games 2011. The sport suffers from underfunding, lack

title: Sport in Kenya

text: Singh. Enduro also welcomes Buggy Racing attracting some experienced rallying drivers such as Ian Duncan and Samir Khan. Both rally cars and buggies compete in Autocross in Kenya. The major championship is the National Autocross Championship. Keith Henrie is the 2011 National Autocross champion. Other autocross athletes in Kenya include Charles Mugo, Samir Khan, and Rajbir Rai. Rally drivers such as the legend Ben Muchemi and his compatriots Stella Macharia and Onkar Rai often participate in Autocross challenge. This is the last category of motor racing in Kenya. The Kenyan Grand Prix Karting uses go-karts for leisure races, a 500m

title: Kenya at the 2016 Summer Olympics

text: weightlifter to the Olympics. Kenya at the 2016 Summer Olympics Kenya competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's fourteenth appearance at the Summer Olympics. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) sent its largest ever delegation to the Games, with 89 athletes, 47 men and 42 women, competing across seven sports. Among the sports represented by the nation's athletes, Kenya marked its Olympic debut in rugby sevens (new to the 2016 Games), as well as its return to archery after 16 years and judo after 24

title: Kenya at the 2016 Summer Olympics

text: Kenya at the 2016 Summer Olympics Kenya competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's fourteenth appearance at the Summer Olympics. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) sent its largest ever delegation to the Games, with 89 athletes, 47 men and 42 women, competing across seven sports. Among the sports represented by the nation's athletes, Kenya marked its Olympic debut in rugby sevens (new to the 2016 Games), as well as its return to archery after 16 years and judo after 24 years. As usual, athletics

title: Kenya at the 2004 Summer Paralympics

text: Kenya at the 2004 Summer Paralympics Kenya competed at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. Their delegation included 16 athletes, 8 men and 8 women, who won 3 golds, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals. Institutional problems inside Kenyan elite disability sport impact the country's performance at the Paralympic Games. The Kenyan delegation included 8 men and 8 women. The 2004 Games were the ones with the largest number of women representing Kenya in the country's Paralympic history. A number of factors have impacted the development of elite disability sport in Kenya in this period. One factor was negative

title: Kenya at the 2008 Summer Olympics

text: Kenya at the 2008 Summer Olympics Kenya competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. Kenya won a total of 14 medals, 6 of them gold, its best ever performance at the Olympics. Kenya sent a total of 46 athletes, 28 men and 18 women, to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Four Kenyan men won six gold medals, while the other two were awarded to the women. The remaining medals won by Kenyans were four silver and six bronze medals. Among the nation's gold medalists was Brimin Kipruto, who

title: Famous for being famous

text: define the celebrity as "human entertainment", by which he means a person who provides entertainment by the very process of living. "The Washington Post" writer Amy Argetsinger coined the term famesque to define actors, singers, or athletes whose fame is mostly (if not entirely) due to one's physical attractiveness and/or personal life, rather than actual talent and (if any) successful career accomplishments. Argetsinger argued, "The famesque of 2009 are descended from that dawn-of-TV creation, the Famous for Being Famous. Turn on a talk show or "Hollywood Squares" and there'd be Zsa Zsa Gabor, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Charles Nelson Reilly, so

title: Kenya at the World Championships in Athletics

text: Kenya at the World Championships in Athletics Kenya has competed at every edition of the IAAF World Championships in Athletics since its inception in 1983. It has won the second highest number of gold medals at the tournament (after the United States) and has the third highest medals total (after the U.S. and Russia). The vast majority of its medals have come in middle- and long-distance running events, mostly on the men's side. It ranks fourth on all-time placing tables at the competition, reflecting its narrow event focus. The nation typically sends medium-sized delegations of 40–50 athletes. Kenya ranked number

title: Kenya at the 2004 Summer Paralympics

text: their families, creating further stigma for the person with the disability. Kenya at the 2004 Summer Paralympics Kenya competed at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. Their delegation included 16 athletes, 8 men and 8 women, who won 3 golds, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals. Institutional problems inside Kenyan elite disability sport impact the country's performance at the Paralympic Games. The Kenyan delegation included 8 men and 8 women. The 2004 Games were the ones with the largest number of women representing Kenya in the country's Paralympic history. A number of factors have impacted the development of elite

title: Hinduism in Kenya

text: free medical services and for blood donation, and is mainly famous for its Tree Planting Program. Hinduism in Kenya New Dwarikadham Temple(Hare krishna temple) in Nyali Hinduism is a minority faith in Kenya,constituting 0.14% of the population of Kenya.Kenya is also the only African Country after Mauritius and South Africa to recognise Hinduism. Hinduism become recognised in Kenya ,only by the activities of Hindu Council of Kenya. Unlike north and northeast African countries which do not allow construction of Hindu temples or open practice of Hinduism, Kenya allows religious freedom to practice Hinduism; several of Kenyan cities have a number

title: Somalis in Kenya

text: Somalis in Kenya Somalis in Kenya are citizens and residents of Kenya who are of Somali ethnic descent. They have historically inhabited the North Eastern Province, previously called the Northern Frontier District, which was carved out of the Jubaland region of present-day southern Somalia during the colonial period. Following the civil war in Somalia that broke out in 1991, many Somalis sought asylum in the Somali-inhabited enclaves of Kenya. An entrepreneurial community, they established themselves in the business sector, particularly in the Nairobi suburb of Eastleigh. According to the 2009 Kenya census, approximately 2,385,572 ethnic Somalis live in Kenya. Among

title: Kenya

text: best-known athletes included the four-time women's Boston Marathon winner and two-time world champion Catherine Ndereba, 800m world record holder David Rudisha, former Marathon world record-holder Paul Tergat, and John Ngugi. Kenya won several medals during the Beijing Olympics, six gold, four silver and four bronze, making it Africa's most successful nation in the 2008 Olympics. New athletes gained attention, such as Pamela Jelimo, the women's 800m gold medalist who went on to win the IAAF Golden League jackpot, and Samuel Wanjiru who won the men's marathon. Retired Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion Kipchoge Keino helped usher in Kenya's ongoing distance

title: LGBT athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Games

text: record 64 athletes out of the 10,444 participants were openly gay, lesbian or bisexual, nearly double the LGBT athletes who took part in the 2012 Summer Olympics. There were no openly transgender athletes, but "Rolling Stone" magazine reported that two transgender athletes would compete in Rio, based on anonymous details in IOC papers. 50 women and 14 men - who are now openly LGBT - competed in this Olympiade (some came out afterwards) : One other LGBT athlete was known to compete at the time, but did not wish to be identified due to still being in the closet. The

title: Kenya at the 2008 Summer Olympics

text: welterweight boxer Nickson Abaka qualified for the Olympics, but missed the event due to injury. A sole Kenyan rower has qualified for the Olympics: Kenya sent two swimmers to Beijing. Two Kenyan taekwondo jins will compete at the 2008 olympics: Kenya at the 2008 Summer Olympics Kenya competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. Kenya won a total of 14 medals, 6 of them gold, its best ever performance at the Olympics. Kenya sent a total of 46 athletes, 28 men and 18 women, to the 2008

title: Sport in Kenya

text: and Ethiopia has reduced this supremacy. Kenya's best-known athletes included the four-time women's Boston Marathon winner and two-time world champion Catherine Ndereba, former Marathon world record-holder Paul Tergat, and John Ngugi. The question of why Kenyans are so dominant in distance running has given rise to various explanations involving topography, or bone structure, or diet. Retired Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion Kipchoge Keino helped usher in Kenya's ongoing distance dynasty 1970s and was followed by Commonwealth Champion Henry Rono's string of world record performances. Kenya won several medals during the Beijing Olympics, 6 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze, making

title: Kenya at the 2016 Summer Paralympics

text: impacted by the lack of funding and being unable to attend the 2015 World Championships included 1500m T11 world record holder Samuel Muchai. The Kenyan NPC hopes they can get wild card draws in athletics that will allow the club to send track and field competitors to Rio. Kenya was scheduled to send 19 athletes to compete at the Rio Games. The delegation was also scheduled to include 10 guides and 16 other officials. Three of the spots for Kenya were wildcards. Most the members who qualified for Rio did so at an IPC Athletics competition in Marrakech, Morocco. The

title: Athletes in Action

text: attendees the opportunity to get "up close and personal" with professional coaches and players. The breakfast features NBA greats and honors athletes for exemplary leadership, character, and integrity. Held annually at Athletes in Action Campus in Xenia, Ohio, the Night of Champions includes inductions into the Athletes in Action "Hall of Faith," an elite honor given to athletes or coaches who display exemplary character in the game, in their families, and in the community. More than 800 student athletes and coaches participate in athletic camps, projects, and domestic and international sports tours each year designed to use sport as a

title: Hinduism in Kenya

text: British colonialists brought laborers from India to build the Uganda–Kenya railway. Many of the laborers, rather than travel back to the Indian subcontinent, simply settled in Kenya, and slowly brought with them a host of hopefuls willing to start afresh. One percent of Kenyan population practiced Hinduism as reported by IRF. But according to the 2009 Census ,there are 53,393 Hindus in Kenya,who constitute 0.14% of the population. According to the Pew Research Center estimates there were 60,000 Hindus in Kenya in 2010, or less than 0.25% of the total Kenyan population. Today, the Gujarati community in Kenya is estimated

title: Kenya at the 2008 Summer Olympics

text: brought home the nation's seventh straight medal in the steeplechase since 1984. Coming in at a close third was Richard Matelong who was unable to surpass the Frenchman Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad. Kenya also marked its Olympic debut in taekwondo by sending two athletes, one man and one woman. For the first time in Olympic history, the Kenyan athletes had participated in the women's 800 meter event final. Shortly after the 3,000 meter steeplechase, the women captured a gold medal against many odds. Along with the gold, they also took home the silver as well. Pamela Jelimo led her fellow Kenyan Janeth

text: of the 2006 Gay Games, which were initially awarded to Montreal (the 2006 Gay Games would instead be held in Chicago). With over 8,000 participants, the inaugural World OutGames were the largest international sporting event to be held in Montreal since the 1976 Summer Olympics. The following is a list of LGBT sportspeople who have competed at the Olympics. This includes athletes who competed while not being publicly known as LGBT at that time. Medals won are in parentheses. LGBT athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) athletes have competed in the Olympic and

title: Reggae music in Kenya

text: "Christafari" visited Kenya in the late 1990s and will be performing in Nairobi on 25 January 2015. International Reggae Day (Kenya Chapter) in July, 01, 2018 held at the August Memorial Park, Nairobi by Wadada Pamoja under license from International Reggae Day, Jamaica. It should be noted that in Kenya, the words DJ and MC are ambiguous and refer to traditional DJs who popularise music, music re-sellers and events organisers. Many Kenyan DJs double up as artistes, music producers, band-members and events organisers. Reggae DeeJaying in Kenya is of two kinds; Reggae MCs are announcers who make motivating statements during

title: Tourism in Kenya

text: tourists visit for safari there are also cultural aspects of the country to explore in cities like Mombasa and Lamu on the Coast. The Masai Mara National Reserve is usually where the Maasai Village can be found; a site that most tourists like to visit. Kenya National Parks are controlled by Kenya Wildlife Services who look after and protect the areas. The wages of workers in the National Parks are usually funded by entrance fees charged for safaris and tours. Unlike Animal Reserves, National Parks allow strictly no human habitation. Kenyan national parks are a common tourist attraction in Kenya.

title: Kenya at the 1980 Summer Paralympics

text: Men's Shot Put 3. Lucy Wanjiru won the first gold medal by a Kenyan woman after winning the Women's Javelin 3 event. Two Kenyan athletes, Godfrey Ithongo and Maurice Kamia, competed in lawn bowls in Germany. Neither medaled. Maurice Kamia was the only member of the team that had participated at Kenya's Paralympic debut in 1972. He had only participated in athletics at those Games. Kenya was represented by two table tennis players in Germany, Timothy Ngumba and B. Owabucheli. Kenya was represented by two weightlifters in Germany, Christopher Kipkemboi and Christopher Kipkemboi. Kenya at the 1980 Summer Paralympics Kenya

title: Kenya at the 1996 Summer Paralympics

text: Kenyan Paralympians won two medals at these games, one gold and one silver. The team included Mary Nakhumica. Mary Nakhumicha was back from Barcelona for the Atlanta Games. Building on her success at the previous Games, she won silver in the women's javelin throw. Kenya at the 1996 Summer Paralympics Kenya competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics. The country sent a 17 strong athlete delegation to Atlanta, United States. 17 athletes, 11 men and 6 women, represented Kenya at the Games in Atlanta, United States. This was the largest delegation that Kenya has ever sent to a Paralympic Games. The

title: White people in Kenya

text: Kenya as of 2009, of which 7,600 were Kenya citizens . The proportion that are Kenya citizens has likely increased due to the implementation of dual nationality in 2010. There are also British citizens residing in Kenya who may be of any race; according to the BBC, they numbered at about 32,000 in 2006. Economically, virtually all Europeans in Kenya belong to the middle- and upper-middle-class. They formerly clustered in the country's highland region, the so-called 'White Highlands', where the Cholmondeley (Delamere) family, as one of the few remaining white landowners, still owns over 100,000 acres (400 km²) of farmland

title: Transport in Kenya

text: Transport in Kenya Transport in Kenya refers to the transportation structure in Kenya. The country has an extensive network of paved and unpaved roads. Kenya's railway system links the nation's ports and major cities and connects Kenya with neighbouring Uganda. There are 15 airports with paved runways. According to the Kenya Roads Board, Kenya has of roads. of this are paved. They are currently classified into the following categories: There are around 100,000 matatus (minibuses), which constitute the bulk of the country's public transport system. "Once the largest bus company in Kenya, Kenya Bus Services, ran into financial difficulties, forcing

title: Kenya at the 2012 Summer Olympics

text: the overall medal standings. Two more medals were redistributed to Kenyan athletes after the games ended due to doping cases. All of these medals were awarded to the track and field athletes. Middle-distance runner and world champion David Rudisha became the first athlete to set a world record on the track in London, as he won the gold medal in the men's 800 m. Kenyan athletes have so far achieved qualifying standards in the following athletics events (up to a maximum of 3 athletes in each event at the 'A' Standard, and 1 at the 'B' Standard): Kenya has qualified

title: Beer in Kenya

text: Premium are based in Nairobi and specialize in craft brewing. Beer in Kenya Charles and George Hurst founded Kenya Breweries Limited in 1922 producing Tusker Lager. The name Tusker came about in memory of George who was trampled to death by a rogue male elephant in 1923. White Cap Lager is a pale lager and depicts the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya. It is noted to be favorite of former president Mwai Kibaki. White Cap and Tusker Lager are both products of East African Breweries Limited brewed in Ruaraka from locally sourced barley. Keroche Breweries founded in 1997 and based

title: Somalis in Kenya

text: to Sh40 billion from their bank accounts, with the intention of reinvesting most of that money back home in Somalia. The collective departures most affected Eastleigh's real estate sector, as landlords struggled to find Kenyans able to afford the high rates of the apartments and shops vacated by the Somalis. Somalis in Kenya Somalis in Kenya are citizens and residents of Kenya who are of Somali ethnic descent. They have historically inhabited the North Eastern Province, previously called the Northern Frontier District, which was carved out of the Jubaland region of present-day southern Somalia during the colonial period. Following the

title: Somalis in Kenya

text: these individuals are a number of ethnically Somali international migrants, around 300,000 of whom inhabit the wider East and South Africa regions. These ethnic Somalis are distinct from the Bantus and other minorities of Somalia, who according to USAID constitute most of the estimated 413,170 refugees from Somalia in Kenya. SIL Ethnologue reports a breakdown of the Somali population in Kenya from the 1989 census, consisting of 312,339 individuals. Of the latter, 45,098 were from unspecified Somali clans, 27,244 from the Murule clan, 100,400 from the Degodia clan, and 139,597 from the Ogaden clan. Somalis in Kenya have historically inhabited

title: Athletes in Action

text: means for the athletes to promote their faith. Through worldwide evangelistic strategies and mentoring, athletes and coaches on more than 200 college campuses, and thousands professional and international athletes, coaches, and sport administrators in more than 90 countries, are trained for long-term ministry work. Housed on the Athletes in Action campus in Xenia, Ohio, the Total Athlete Complex includes: A turf sports complex including two soccer fields, a football field, track, two softball fields, a challenge course, a baseball field and stadium Schindler Banquet Center, with occupancy of 875 Browne retreat center and four dormitories that sleep 300 More than

text: Games also featured the first same-sex married couple to compete, Helen and Kate Richardson-Walsh, British field hockey players. At least 12 out athletes participated in the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, with 10 coming home with medals. In addition, there were two coaches who are openly LGBT, with the U.S. women's wheelchair basketball head coach, Stephanie Wheeler and her assistant coach, Amy Spangler. 16 out athletes — twelve women and four men — participated in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea: It marked the first time in the history of the Winter Olympics that male athletes

title: Who are the Most Beloved People?

text: from the top Chinese leaders. Considered the most famous literary and propaganda piece produced by China during the Korean War, the essay succeed in elevating the soldiers' traditionally low social status within the Confucian culture, and helped to boost the recruitment of soldiers for the Korean War. In the decades following the essay's publication, the phrase "most beloved people" has become synonymous with the PVA in mainland China, while the essay has become required reading in Chinese school curriculum. Who are the Most Beloved People? Who are the Most Beloved People? () is the title of a famous essay about

title: Transport in Kenya

text: port at Kisumu which serves Lake Victoria. In 2015 a new ferry was delivered to Kisumu by road. Regulators Transport in Kenya Transport in Kenya refers to the transportation structure in Kenya. The country has an extensive network of paved and unpaved roads. Kenya's railway system links the nation's ports and major cities and connects Kenya with neighbouring Uganda. There are 15 airports with paved runways. According to the Kenya Roads Board, Kenya has of roads. of this are paved. They are currently classified into the following categories: There are around 100,000 matatus (minibuses), which constitute the bulk of the

title: Authorised Neutral Athletes at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics

text: years now, I have been almost exclusively tested outside of the Anti-Doping system in question. I am falling victim to those who created a system of manipulating our beautiful sport and is guilty of using it for political purposes." On 15 August 2016, the eve of the long jump event, Klishina's appeal was upheld, once again allowing her to compete in the Olympics. Authorised Neutral Athletes at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics The Authorised Neutral Athletes are Russian athletes who are permitted to compete in the 2017 World Championships in Athletics by special permission, despite the IAAF's suspension of

text: Authorised Neutral Athletes at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics The Authorised Neutral Athletes are Russian athletes who are permitted to compete in the 2017 World Championships in Athletics by special permission, despite the IAAF's suspension of the Russian Athletic Federation. In order to compete, Russian athletes must demonstrate that they were not involved in the doping scandal that precipitated Russia's suspension from international athletics. In July 2016, Richard McLaren presented the report of the WADA Commission in Toronto, Ontario, indicating systematic state-sponsored subversion of the drug testing processes by the government of Russia during and subsequent to the 2014

title: Kenya–Mexico relations

text: and to strengthen political and economic cooperation. Kenyans are a recent immigrant group in Mexico and are made up primarily of athletes and their families. These individuals have arrived to train at high altitudes for endurance running. The largest Kenyan community is found in Toluca which has an elevation of 2,667m and is in proximity to the 4,680m Nevado de Toluca. Zacatecas is also a destination due to the elevation and similarity to the geography of Kenya. Another factor that makes Mexico appealing to athletes is its location for easy access to marathons in North and South America. These resident

title: White people in Kenya

text: White people in Kenya White people in Kenya or White Kenyans, are those born in or resident in Kenya who descend from Europeans and/or identify themselves as white. There is currently a minor but relatively prominent white community in Kenya, mainly descended from British, but also to a lesser extent Italian and Greek, migrants dating from the colonial period. The Age of Discovery first led to European interaction with the region of present-day Kenya. The coastal regions were seen as a valuable foothold in eastern trade routes, and Mombasa became a key port for ivory. The Portuguese established a presence

title: Kenya at the 2012 Summer Olympics

text: Kenya at the 2012 Summer Olympics Kenya competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's thirteenth appearance at the Olympics, they did not participate in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of the African and United States boycott. National Olympic Committee Kenya (NOCK) sent the nation's largest delegation to the Games, surpassing the record set in Beijing by a single athlete. A total of 47 athletes, 27 men and 20 women, competed in athletics (specifically in the middle-distance events and marathon),

title: Kenya at the 1972 Summer Paralympics

text: not medal. Kenya had three athletes competing in athletics: or Zulfikarali Salehmohamed Dhanji, Kamau and Maurice Kamia. All three competed in field events, the discus, javelin and shot put. Dhanji was in the 1B class, while Kamau was in the 2 class and Kamia was in the 4 class. Dhanji competed in the men's tetraplegic snooker tournament, where he did not medal. John Britton won Kenya's first Paralympic gold medal after winning the men's 25 meter freestyle class 2 event in a world record time of 19.9 seconds. Kenya at the 1972 Summer Paralympics Kenya made its Paralympic Games début

title: Kenya at the 2004 Summer Olympics

text: Kenya at the 2004 Summer Olympics Kenya competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's eleventh appearance at the Olympics, except the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of the African and United States boycott. National Olympic Committee Kenya (NOCK) sent the nation's smallest delegation to the Games since the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. A total of 46 athletes, 22 men and 24 women, competed only in athletics (specifically in the middle-distance events and marathon), rowing, swimming, and volleyball, the

title: Kenya at the 2004 Summer Olympics

text: each event at the 'A' Standard, and 1 at the 'B' Standard). Kenya at the 2004 Summer Olympics Kenya competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's eleventh appearance at the Olympics, except the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of the African and United States boycott. National Olympic Committee Kenya (NOCK) sent the nation's smallest delegation to the Games since the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. A total of 46 athletes, 22 men and 24 women, competed only in athletics

title: Kenya at the 2016 Summer Paralympics

text: Kenya at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Kenya competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 7 September to 18 September 2016. The team's Chef de Mission was Maina Kamau. The Kenyan sportspeople delegation scheduled to compete was 24 strong, with 19 athletes and 5 guides. There were allegations of corruption inside the Kenya National Paralympic Committee by the "Nairobi News" and Daily Nation in regards to the size and selection of people to go as part of the Kenyan delegation to Rio. Kenya's Paralympic campaign had funding issues, which made it difficult for its sportspeople to

title: Religion in Kenya

text: Kenya participated in a nationwide community health project including vaccinations, maintaining latrines and developing clean water sources. Religion in Kenya The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity, which is adhered to by an estimated 84.8% of the total population. Islam is the second largest religion in Kenya, practiced by approximately 9.7 to 11.1 percent of Kenyans. Other faiths practiced in Kenya are Baha'i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions. Roman Catholicism was first brought to Kenya in the fifteenth century by the Portuguese, and was spread rapidly during the 20th century by missionaries. Today, the main Christian denominations in Kenya are

title: Deforestation in Kenya

text: Deforestation in Kenya Deforestation in Kenya describes deforestation in Kenya. In 1963, forest covered 10% of land in Kenya and by 2006 that dropped to 6.6%. The Kenya Forestry Working Group has estimated that Kenya will lose ca US$300 million each year by deforestation from the tourism, tea and energy sectors. Forests are basis of water catchments in Kenya. Their destruction increases pressure on a population grappling with hunger, water shortage, and power shortage. Forests are important for protecting ecological diversity, regulating climate patterns and acting as carbon sinks. According to Nobelist Wangari Maathai 20 per cent of global warming

title: HIV/AIDS in Kenya

text: in 2008 in Kenya as a prevention method. By 2016, 92% of men in Kenya are circumcised. Harm reduction is the distribution of clean needles and syringes along with counseling and medically assisted treatment with methadone, implemented by the government in 2012. The amount of Intravenous drug users that are using clean needles now is up to 90% compared to the 51% in 2012. Pre-exposure prophylaxis has been an ongoing trend in Kenya, as HIV negative people have been receiving ART to prevent against any future infection of HIV. It is being offered for people who are in high risk

title: Beer in Kenya

text: Beer in Kenya Charles and George Hurst founded Kenya Breweries Limited in 1922 producing Tusker Lager. The name Tusker came about in memory of George who was trampled to death by a rogue male elephant in 1923. White Cap Lager is a pale lager and depicts the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya. It is noted to be favorite of former president Mwai Kibaki. White Cap and Tusker Lager are both products of East African Breweries Limited brewed in Ruaraka from locally sourced barley. Keroche Breweries founded in 1997 and based in Naivasha brews Summit Malt. Big Five Breweries and Sierra

title: Netball in Kenya

text: Netball Club was registered. During the 10th All African Games, half of the 28 players who traveled to compete were men for an alleged men's netball competition that never took place. The Kenya National Assembly looked into this situation are part of broader travel funding issues. The Kenyan women's team earned a bronze medal at the Games. Kenya participated in the Iringa, Tanzania hosted November 1976 East and Central African Senior Challenge Cup. Kenya hosted the event in 1983 where they drew 28-28 in their game against Zambia. In 1995, the Kenyans lost to Zambia at the same competition by

title: Nursing in Kenya

text: the standards of professional nursing and of health care within the community. With the approval of the Minister, the Council: Nurses in Kenya fall into two main categories: Kenya Registered Accident and Emergency Nurse Kenya Registered Palliative Care Nursing Nursing in Kenya Nursing in Kenya began in 1908 and was conducted without a formal framework until 1950. Over the decades, with demand for healthcare providers increasing due to marked growth in the population of Kenya, training programs were implemented. In 1908, nursing in Kenya began when missionaries who visited Kenya provided training. The first nurses were primarily male and were

title: Prostitution in Kenya

text: Africa and South Sudan are subjected to sex trafficking in Kenya. Trucks transporting goods from Kenya to Somalia returned to Kenya with girls and women subsequently exploited in brothels in Nairobi or Mombasa. Nepalese and Indian women recruited to work in mujra dance clubs in Nairobi and Mombasa face debt bondage, which they are forced to pay off by dancing and forced prostitution. The United States Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons ranks Kenya as a 'Tier 2' country. Prostitution in Kenya Prostitution in Kenya is widespread. The legal situation is complex. Although prostitution is

title: Religion in Kenya

text: Religion in Kenya The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity, which is adhered to by an estimated 84.8% of the total population. Islam is the second largest religion in Kenya, practiced by approximately 9.7 to 11.1 percent of Kenyans. Other faiths practiced in Kenya are Baha'i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions. Roman Catholicism was first brought to Kenya in the fifteenth century by the Portuguese, and was spread rapidly during the 20th century by missionaries. Today, the main Christian denominations in Kenya are Protestant confessions, which make up about 47.4% of the country's religious composition. They include the Anglican Church

title: Hinduism in Kenya

text: (Bhakti Yoga), the message of Bhagavad-Gītā as It Is and also other Vedic scriptures. Also organize wonderful festivals such as Krishna Janmashtami, Radhastami, Rama Navami, Gaura-purnima, Narasimha Chaturdashi and many. The most famous is the Jagannath Ratha-Yatra also known as the "Festival of Chariots" which attracts over 5000 Kenyans to dance and sing the holy names of Lord Sri Jagannath (The Lord of the Universe). Hare Krishna Food for Life is the world's largest vegetarian non-profit food relief organization. Its efforts span the globe, with projects occupying over 108 countries, including Kenya. Volunteers in Kenya provide up to 20,000 free

title: Deaf education in Kenya

text: language when it was introduced to schools by Prof Michael Ndurumo in the early 1980s. Other important facts to note are that the Kenya Society for Deaf Children (KSDC) was registered in 1958. Indeed, Prof Michael Ndurumo who later became instrumental in deaf education in Kenya was one of KSDC's first students at Dagoreti Children's Centre in 1961 to 1963. Other pioneer deaf students in Kenya include Santina Mwarania, Rosemary Aloo(KALRO), Scholastica Majuma, Solomon Kayia, Florence Baseke (from Uganda), and Elkana Kimutai who were among the first batch of students at Mumias School for the Deaf; and Mr. Patrick Hagoi,

title: Athletics Kenya

text: Evans is credited for starting organized athletics and forming Kenya Amateur Athletics Association (KAAA) in 1951. Evans became the secretary of the newly formed KAAA and Derek Erskine became its first chairman. The association was formed as a requirement in any country wishing to send athletes to international competitions, especially the British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Following the formation of KAAA, Kenya was represented for the first time in the 5th edition of British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1954 and subsequent championships. The association changed its name to Athletics Kenya (AK) in 2002, the

title: Sport in Kenya

text: Football in Kenya is currently controlled by the Football Kenya Federation. Kombii Betty Nanjalah one of the founders of Mathere Youth Sports Association (MYSA) -Kenya, First trip to Norway in 1991, with a group of 16 players who were from the streets of Nairobi. Trained as Football Referee. Kenya is making a name for itself in rugby union. It is popular in Kenya especially with the annual Safari Sevens tournament. Kenya sevens team ranked 9th in IRB Sevens World Series for the 2006 season. see also: Kenya has also been a dominant force in ladies' volleyball within Africa, with Kenyan

title: Crime in Kenya

text: are common in Kenya and all vehicles are required to stop if directed to do so. There has been an increase in armed banditry in or near many of Kenya's national parks and game reserves, particularly the Samburu, Leshaba and Masai Mara game reserves. In response, the Kenya Wildlife Service and police have taken some steps to strengthen security in the affected areas, but the problem has not been eliminated. Travelers who do not use the services of reputable travel firms or knowledgeable guides or drivers are especially at risk. Although sometimes confused with the similarly-named North Rift Valley region,

title: Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

text: all 4 are now owned by CBS Television Distribution. "Lifestyles" had two companion spinoff series, "Runaway with the Rich and Famous", also hosted by Leach. The series also aired in first-run syndication, from 1986 to 1994. There was also "Fame, Fortune and Romance" broadcast on ABC from 1986 to 1987. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous is an American television series that aired in syndication from 1984 to 1995. The show featured the extravagant lifestyles of wealthy entertainers, athletes and business moguls. It was hosted by Robin Leach for the majority of its run.

title: Indians in Kenya

text: Indians in Kenya Indians in Kenya (also referred to as Kenyan Asians) are citizens and residents of Kenya with ancestral roots in the Indian subcontinent. Most are found in the major urban areas of Nairobi and Mombasa, with others living in rural areas. Significant Indian migration to modern-day Kenya began following the creation of the British East Africa Protectorate in 1895, which had strong infrastructure links with Bombay in British-ruled India. In Kenya, the word "Asian" usually refers specifically to people of South Asian ancestry (Pakistanis, Indians, Bangladeshis and Sri Lankans). Prior to the partition of India, those of South

title: Religion in Kenya

text: consider themselves "a non religious person", while 2% define themselves as "a convinced atheist", placing Kenya in top 10 religious populations in the world. Since 1999, Buddhism has grown in Kenya. There are more than 1000 Buddhists in Kenya. Buddhism is also one of the fastest growing religions in Kenya. Nairobi Buddhist Vihara/Temple is the main centre of Buddhism in Kenya .Nairobi Vihara conducts missions and meditation programs to promote Buddhism in Kenya. Present in Kenya from 1945, the religion grew to an estimated 308,000 people in 2005 or about 1% of the population. In the 1990s the Bahá'ís in

title: Education in Kenya

text: national high schools include Mang'u High School, Alliance High School (Kenya) and Starehe Boys' Centre and School. Private secondary schools in Kenya are generally high cost, offering students an alternative system of education with better or more luxurious facilities compared to public schools. They are often favoured for prestige. Most private schools in Kenya offer the British system of education which includes "O-levels" and "A-levels". Very few offer the American system of education and good number of them offer the Kenya system. Some of the oldest private schools in Kenya include Loreto Convent Msongari, Nairobi (1921), St. Mary's School, Nairobi,

title: Nursing in Kenya

text: Nursing in Kenya Nursing in Kenya began in 1908 and was conducted without a formal framework until 1950. Over the decades, with demand for healthcare providers increasing due to marked growth in the population of Kenya, training programs were implemented. In 1908, nursing in Kenya began when missionaries who visited Kenya provided training. The first nurses were primarily male and were known as "dressers." Their primary responsibilities included dressing wounds, administering injections, and managing hospitals. Before 1950, nursing in Kenya was conducted without a formal framework. Most health care institutions provided in-service training for healthcare workers, to assist the whites

title: Energy in Kenya

text: almost 20 percent of Kenya's total electricity generation. The country has the potential to produce 10,000 megawatts of geothermal-powered electricity, according to Kenya's state-owned Geothermal Development Company. Total renewable energy capacity is at 60%, with most of that coming from Hydro-Power. In Kenya, there are plans by the government of Kenya, to end the monopoly of the electricity distribution market; but until that happens, power distribution is only held by one company; Kenya Power and Lighting Company (Kenya Power). However, Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), is responsible for generating approximately 90% of installed capacity. Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are responsible

title: Tourism in Kenya

text: Tourism in Kenya Tourism in Kenya is the second-largest source of foreign exchange revenue following agriculture. The Kenya Tourism Board is responsible for maintaining information pertaining to tourism in Kenya. Beach tourism, eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and sports tourism are all part of the tourism sector in Kenya. During the 1990s, the number of tourists travelling to Kenya decreased, partly due to the well-publicised murders of several tourists. However, tourism in Kenya is one of the leading sources of foreign exchange along with coffee. Following the controversial 2007 presidential election and the 2007–2008 Kenyan crisis that followed, tourism revenues plummeted 54

title: Terrorism in Kenya

text: in with the general population of Kenya, they are also often harder to track. Reports suggest that Al-Shabaab is attempting to build an even more multi-ethnic generation of fighters in the larger region. One such recent convert who helped mastermind the Kampala bombings but now cooperates with the Kenyan police believes that in doing so, the group is essentially trying to use local Kenyans to do its "dirty work" for it while its core members escape unscathed. According to diplomats, Muslim areas in coastal Kenya and Tanzania, such as Mombasa and Zanzibar, are also especially vulnerable for recruitment. Terrorism in

title: Islam in Kenya

text: Islam in Kenya Islam is the religion of approximately 9.7 to 11.1 percent of the Kenyan population, or approximately 4.3 million people. The Kenyan coast is mostly populated by Muslims. Nairobi has several mosques and a notable Muslim population. The vast majority of Muslims in Kenya follow the Sunni Islam of Shafi school of jurisprudence. There are also sizeable populations of Shia and Ahmadi adherents. In large part, Shias are Ismailis descended from or influenced by oceanic traders from the Middle East and India. These Shia Muslims include the Dawoodi Bohra, who number some 6,000-8,000 in the country. Pioneer Muslim

title: Religion in Kenya

text: estimated to be around 0.14% of the population. They are mainly located in the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, and other urban areas such as Mombasa, Eldoret, Thika and Kisumu. In the 2009 Census, 922,128 people reported themselves as having "no religion". This is 2.4% of the total, making this group larger than the groups reporting themselves as traditionalists, Hindu or other religion. 61,233, 0.2%, reported that they did not know their religion. There is a stigma against people who are atheists in Kenya. A Gallup poll conducted in 2012 found that 88% of Kenyans considered themselves "a religious person", 9%

title: Cricket in Kenya

text: Kenya will participate and two teams from Uganda Teams are composed of international players, senior club players and age group cricketers aiming to make the national squads of both countries. The top two teams in each competition compete in live televised finals. Cricket Kenya has agreed a broadcast deal with Supersport who will televise a number of live matches throughout Africa as well as a regular highlights and magazine programme. There are several cricket venues in Nairobi accredited with full ODI status. The Ruaraka Sports Club Ground played host to the 1994 ICC Trophy final. Aga Khan Sports Club Ground

title: Corruption in Kenya

text: Corruption in Kenya Corruption in the post-colonial government of Kenya has a history which spans the era of the Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi's KANU governments, Mwai Kibaki's PNU government and the current Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubillee Party government. In the Corruption Perceptions Index 2012 Kenya is ranked 139th out of 176 countries for corruption, tied with Azerbaijan, Nepal, Nigeria, and Pakistan (least corrupt countries are at the top of the list). Most bribes paid by urban residents in Kenya are fairly small but large ones are also taken – bribes worth over 50,000 Kenyan shillings (€600, US$700) account for

title: Energy in Kenya

text: Kenya consumed , of diesel fuel. The same year, the country used , of refined petrol. In 2012 oil was discovered in Kenya. As of May 2016, proven reserves were estimated at 766 million barrels. This puts Kenya ahead of Uzbekistan in the global rankings. Tullow Oil, one of the companies prospecting for oil in the country, is of the opinion that the national reserves are in excess of 1 billion barrels. After the collapse of negotiations to build the Uganda-Kenya Crude Oil Pipeline, Kenya began to make plans to build the Kenya Crude Oil Pipeline on its own. Fuelwood

title: Hinduism in Kenya

text: Hinduism in Kenya New Dwarikadham Temple(Hare krishna temple) in Nyali Hinduism is a minority faith in Kenya,constituting 0.14% of the population of Kenya.Kenya is also the only African Country after Mauritius and South Africa to recognise Hinduism. Hinduism become recognised in Kenya ,only by the activities of Hindu Council of Kenya. Unlike north and northeast African countries which do not allow construction of Hindu temples or open practice of Hinduism, Kenya allows religious freedom to practice Hinduism; several of Kenyan cities have a number of Hindu temples from different schools of Hinduism. The Hindu temples in Kenya are mostly of

title: Cricket in Kenya

text: at Entebbe. Cricket Kenya is the official ICC recognised organisation chosen to represent Kenya in terms of cricket issues. Kenya broke away from the East and Central Africa Cricket Conference in 1981 and joined the ICC in their own right as an Associate member. Cricket Kenya are also Associate members of the African Cricket Association. The National cricket competition in Kenya is also known as Zonal League. It is a four team cricket competition created by Cricket Kenya featuring a Twenty20 tournament, a one day cricket tournament and finally a three-day cricket tournament. For the inaugural league four teams will

title: Kenya Kongonis Cricket Club

text: African Premier League. Here is a list of Kongonis cricketers who have gone on to achieve something extraordinary or some other famous achievement. The Kongonis Cricket Club has toured the UK for many years. The statistics have been sourced from the official website, where the stats are given. Statistics correct as of 1965-2010. The Kongonis franchise's home ground is the Nairobi Club Ground at Nairobi. It is one of the oldest and one of the best cricket grounds in the country. It was one of the 2003 Cricket World Cup venues, which Kenya co-hosted alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe. Kenya

title: Law enforcement in Kenya

text: Law enforcement in Kenya There are a number of law enforcement organisations in Kenya, with the main organisation being the Kenya Police Service. Kenya employs up to 40,000 police and paramilitary personnel. The Kenya Police, which report to the Inspector-General of Police in the National Police Service, fields about 18,000 officers. The General Service Unit (GSU) has around 5,000 paramilitary personnel. The regular police are backed up in rural areas by the Kenya Police Reserve (KPR) which is sometimes called the Kenya Home Guard. The Administration Police (AP), formerly the Tribal Police, report to the Inspector-General of Police in the

title: Law enforcement in Kenya

text: of losing his job. NSIS is divided into seven sections: Law enforcement in Kenya There are a number of law enforcement organisations in Kenya, with the main organisation being the Kenya Police Service. Kenya employs up to 40,000 police and paramilitary personnel. The Kenya Police, which report to the Inspector-General of Police in the National Police Service, fields about 18,000 officers. The General Service Unit (GSU) has around 5,000 paramilitary personnel. The regular police are backed up in rural areas by the Kenya Police Reserve (KPR) which is sometimes called the Kenya Home Guard. The Administration Police (AP), formerly the

title: Kenya

text: season. In 2016, the team beat Fiji at the Singapore Sevens finals, making Kenya the second African nation after South Africa to win a World Series championship. Kenya was also a regional powerhouse in football. However, its dominance has been eroded by wrangles within the now defunct Kenya Football Federation, leading to a suspension by FIFA which was lifted in March 2007. In the motor rallying arena, Kenya is home to the world-famous Safari Rally, commonly acknowledged as one of the toughest rallies in the world. It was a part of the World Rally Championship for many years until its

title: LGBT rights in Kenya

text: who fail to give bribes or sexual favours are charged with tramped up charges and sometimes raped by state security officers. The Constitution of Kenya, which took effect 27 August 2010, does not expressly protect the rights of LGBTI persons because, according to the experts who drafted the constitution, a majority of Kenyans would have rejected the constitution in the referendum to adopt it. Nevertheless, many argue that Kenya's statutes discriminating against LGBTI persons are unconstitutional and void because of the constitution's broad protection of civil and human rights. Peter Anaminyi, the national director of Feba Radio Kenya, predicted in

title: Famous Brands

text: Famous Brands Famous Brands Limited is a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in South Africa. Its head offices are in Midrand, Johannesburg. The company is Africa's leading quick-service and casual dining restaurant franchisor. The company's global footprint of franchised stores spreads across the world, totaling 2782 stores (2017): South Africa 2270, Swaziland 6, Mauritius 21, Mozambique 3, Zimbabwe 9, Malawi 11, Angola 7, Zambia 42, Botswana 35, Namibia 50, Kenya 7, Ghana 1, Ethiopia 1, Nigeria 125, Sudan 6, Oman 1, UAE 8, Saudi Arabia 1, Egypt 5, Greece 1, Ireland 6 and United Kingdom 166

title: Real estate in Kenya

text: and 150 million (US$410,000 – US$1.8 million). Despite the high prices, the units are almost sold out. The total cost of the project is about KES. 4.8 billion (US$60 million). Real estate in Kenya The real estate sector in Kenya has seen a boom that began somewhere in the mid to late 2000s because the property market is responding to increased demand. In Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya, there is one of the largest expatriate communities in the continent due to the significant number of multinationals who have chosen Nairobi as either their African hub or East

title: Shia Islam in Kenya

text: Shia Islam in Kenya Shi'a Islam in Kenya is represented primarily by members of Ismaili sects, largely the descendants of or influenced by Muslim traders from the Middle East and India who came to the East African coast for the purposes of trade. Among the communities represented are the India-based Dawoodi Bohra, a Mustaali Ismaili denomination. The Dawoodi Bohra arrived in East Africa in the 19th century, primarily to Zanzibar and Lamu. They arrived initially as traders, later branching into hardware and glass, and then into real estate and construction. The Dawoodi Bohra number some 6,500–8,000 in Kenya overall, with

title: Crime in Kenya

text: Crime in Kenya There is a high rate of crime in all regions of Kenya, particularly in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and coastal beach resorts. There are regular reports of attacks against tourists by groups of armed assailants. However, the most common crime in Kenya is carjacking so the criminal can commit an armed robbery. "Snatch and run" crimes are becoming more common on city streets. The most common crime in Kenya is carjacking to commit an armed robbery. In early 2007, two US citizens were killed and one was critically injured in two separate carjacking incidents. Nairobi averages about ten

title: Education in Kenya

text: to send their children to universities outside the country. This is largely because Kenyan public universities are not as flexible with admission requirements as some foreign universities. Another factor that has been pointed out is that youth with disabilities are facing major obstacles to progress in higher education, and measures as affirmative action or measures tailored to the needs of particular profiles of students could play a relevant role in this. 14. List of Primary Schools in Kenya Kenyan State-institutions Data & reports from external institution Education in Kenya Education in Kenya refers to the education system in Kenya. The

title: Crime in Kenya

text: as well. An estimated 100 million dollars' worth is trafficked within the country each year. Crime in Kenya There is a high rate of crime in all regions of Kenya, particularly in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and coastal beach resorts. There are regular reports of attacks against tourists by groups of armed assailants. However, the most common crime in Kenya is carjacking so the criminal can commit an armed robbery. "Snatch and run" crimes are becoming more common on city streets. The most common crime in Kenya is carjacking to commit an armed robbery. In early 2007, two US citizens were

title: Crime in Kenya

text: responsibility and managing of prisons to be solely controlled by the commissioner. The current head of prison administration in Kenya is Isaiah Samuel Osugo and he oversees all 108 prisons/institutions that are located in Kenya. Throughout the history of Kenya, there has been a long running tab of corruption and violence that has taken place in the country. Kenya has never been a very safe country because of many issues within its political system and they are still having many issues to this day. One fact worth noting is that, "According to the EACC, at least 30% of GDP, which

title: Kenya at the 1998 Winter Olympics

text: The logic had been that since Nike sent Finnish runners were sent to Kenya to train, then the same could be done in reverse. Following their training, both athletes tried to qualify for the Winter Olympics, but failed to do so. Instead, Kenya opted to use a single automatic qualification spot to send Boit to the Games in 1998. Shortly prior to the Games, Boit missed two weeks of training when he was hospitalised with a stomach problem. The sole Kenyan athlete at the Games, Philip Boit, competed in the men's 10 kilometre classical cross-country skiing. The competition took place