Travel and History

Those who want to apply for a Schengen visa from Kenya can visit the Dutch embassy in Kenya to begin the application process. You should apply for the Schengen visa at a mission of the country of your trip's main destination or the Schengen country you plan to stay the longest. If you'll be staying an equal duration of time in over one Schengen country and can't select one...

In Britain, 'vermin' are rats, mice, maybe squirrels - in Africa they're a bit bigger and come in the shape of the baboon, an intelligent primate that can be nearly three feet tall and up to 100 pounds in weight. This is regarded as humankind's closest brother that is capable of a lot of things including reasoning and learning. They exhibit complex behavioural attributes that closely parallels that of...

Year after year we heard stories of horrific crimes all over the world. From America to Uganda, crime is a constant epidemic that ravages the society, cripples development and forms a constant threat to freedom and the very essence of existence of humanity. Like in most other civilized countries, crime in South Africa has also taken its toll on the country. South Africa sees about 44 murders a day...

Armadillos are literally living dinosaurs, left over from previous eras, and the only mammals on the earth that have their own built-in suit of armour. They mostly look rather like a giant woodlouse - some species being more gigantic (by comparison) than others. Among the amazing Armadillo facts is how such animal was created with all degree of sophistication and in such a way that in the recently overwhelming...

Have you seen nature programmes about animals that look like a large shaggy grey rug with a vacuum hose on the front? Then you've probably been watching anteaters - or more specifically, Giant Anteaters, since they don't usually make programmes about the other three, less charismatic, species in the family! Among other things, Anteater Facts explains why such large animals made a damning decision to satisfy their hunger by...

Alligator is everybody's worst nightmare when it comes to being bitten. The land/sea monster can rip off an arm or a leg with ease in a single bite and once their jaws clamp shut they are almost impossible to prise open again until the alligator himself decides he wants to. Alligators are one of the most fascinating animals to have made it into this age; a powerful carnivorous reptile...

The Swahili people are made up of around 500,000 people who also go by the name of Waswahili. This culture has been around for thousands of years, dating back to at least 100 AD when a Greek traveller wrote about the inhabitants and culture he found when he visited a place in East Africa. Notable Facts about Swahili People, Language and Culture Swahili Language  The language that is primarily spoken by the Swahili...

The Maasai tribe is one of the most renowned African tribes. Although the tribe is made of just a small population, it is still one of the biggest attractions in Africa. The Maasai are found in Kenya, but there are also some living in Tanzania around the Ngorongoro crater just like the people of Luo. It is believed that they have been there for over a century and are...

South Africa is one of the most interesting holiday destinations in the world and part of what drives this is the amazing species diversity found in the country. South Africa has some of the most diversified animal species but for the purpose of this article, we are looking at a selection of some fascinating South African animals. If you are planning to make a trip to South Africa, also...

Luo community is an ethnic group based in western Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The largest percentage of this ethnic group dwells in Kenya, coming third in the list of the largest ethnic groups countrywide, after Kikuyu and Luhya communities. They speak Dholuo as their mother tongue. The community is known to be one of the political superpowers in Kenya, with renown political leaders being Luo natives. The likes of Jaramogi...

Kenya is a country in East Africa made up of diverse people speaking different languages and practising different cultures. One of them is the Kikuyu Tribe who are from a group of people called Bantu that inhabits the East African region. The Kikuyus are great people with very dynamic culture, and we bet you'd love to know more about them. The People of Kikuyu The Kikuyu People are the biggest ethnic group in...

The lion - Panthera Leoor 'Simba' to the Swahili - has to be one of the most charismatic and fascinating animals in the world - whether giving great roars, shaking that massive mane, playing with his cubs or fighting to keep his ladies safe - everyone loves to watch him! It symbolizes strength and can be regarded as a high-profile "celebrity" in the animal kingdom. Today, we bring you...

The largest black continent is home to the wild animals of Africa where you are bound to find some of the most incredible creatures the world has to offer. While some of these animals are already en-route to extinction, Africa presents the largest, fastest and some of the most bizarre animals on the planet. For years, humans have tried to demystify and establish some interesting facts about the animals...

Uganda is a landlocked country found in East Africa. The purely agricultural state is bordered by Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Southern Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uganda has beautiful physical features such as savanna plateaus, mountains, and lakes. The country adopted its flag (Uganda Flag) in the year 1962 when it became independent from the British. The flag marked the creation of the Uganda People's Congress Party that...

Kenya is one of the East African nations with a fast-growing economy. Its colourful flag depicts the country's diverse agriculture and history of independence. Just like other nations, Kenyans value their flag and this is the reason it has always been regarded as a symbol that unifies the 42 native tribes of Kenya. Despite facing political instability and tough economic times, the country has maintained its place at the...

The United Republic of Tanzania, formerly known as Tanganyika, is a fascinating and beautiful nation situated in East Africa. It is blessed with beautiful landscapes, magnificent mountains dense forest, peaks and many species of fauna and flora. While the country is not rich, it has successfully attracted potent investors and donors from the international bodies but this has not translated to palpable economic growth and development. irrespective of this,...

Uganda is an Eastern African country. The country has a very rich wildlife with well developed and managed tourist infrastructures. Wildlife in Uganda has nearly 1061 different species of birds, mountain gorillas, chimpanzee etc. Uganda can be a perfect holiday spot for those who like to travel in a tropical climate. Apart from various wildlife species, there are some interesting facts about Uganda as a country that is worth...

Uganda is not the biggest country in the world at some 241,038 sq km, but its population of nearly 24 million is able to read their newspapers in at least any of the five different languages, of which English is the most popular. There are various Ugandan newspapers published in the country and some exist in various languages outside English. The following is a list of the Top 10...

There are more than 15 licensed local TV stations in Kenya with many still pending but just like in every business in the media sector, it is all about market share and positive feedback from the customers and in this case: the viewers. Only a few of Kenyan TV stations stand out from among others and generally, KBC, NTV, KTN, Citizen TV, K24, QTV are the biggest TV stations in Kenya in terms of coverage...

The issue of child soldiers in Africa is on the increase. The official military age (age at which an individual is allowed to become enlisted in the military) for most countries in Africa is 18 years and even 21 in some others but this is not the case especially in countries where there is disrupted peace, unity and marked abuse of human rights. Today there are many African child soldiers...

Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and has one of the largest aggregation of ethnic groups in Africa. There are more than 300 Nigerian tribes and among the largest include Hausa-Fulani, Igbo, Yoruba, Ijaw, Kanuri, Annang, Tiv, Ibibio, Etsako, and Efik. Other Nigerian tribes apart from the ones listed constitute a smaller percentage of the total number people from all the tribes in Nigeria. It is noteworthy that Hausa,...

Kenya is one of the most wildlife-rich countries in Africa with beautiful locales and many national parks. It's also home to the Rift Valley, an area many scientists believe to be where the human species originated from. The country is named after Mount Kenya, one of the highest mountain peaks in the world and the second-highest in Africa. Naturally, the place attracts many tourists as it offers an opportunity...

The Nigerian people take pride in being the largest black nation in the world and also the largest country in Africa with a population of over 180 million people. The country is made up of three major ethnic groups and these three represent about 70% of the total population of the country. The other 30% is shared by over 370 ethnic diversities that speak over 700 different languages. The...

Africa is a very diverse continent with some of the most colorful cultures, traditions and people. The continent has gone through eons of years and often times leaving just a few clues to decipher its past. However, imagery and photography lend very vital means to have a sneak peek into the strange and intriguing Africa that has been around for ages. Pictures of African people provide a link to...

If there is a continent that is so rich in various animal species, it is Africa. African animals are so diverse in physical characteristics, attitude, instincts and behaviour in general. A lot has been discovered and documented about the African animals but there are still quite a number of weird facts about these animals found in Africa that are not widely known. Some of their characteristics are governed and exhibited...