About Kenya :
Kenya is located in Eastern Africa and was a British colony until1963 when it gained its independence. Over 60% of the population is between the ages of 15-35 years. The majority of the population is dependent on a small number of gainfully employed people. Over 50% of the adult population is not formally employed. Most Kenyans live on less than $1.00 a day. Life expectancy at birth is 55 years, but this has been drastically reduced by the AIDS epidemic. The official languages are Kiswahili and English. Kenya is divided into 8 provinces, with Nairobi as the capital city. Kenya has a democratic government. The currency is the Kenya Shilling and the current exchange rate with the Canadian Dollar is $1 to 70 Kenya Shillings. Temperatures average 20-35 degrees Celsius. The months of January to end of March are the hottest, while April to August are the wettest. For information about Kenya consult the CIA World Factbook LINKS: About the closest town to Murungaru Primary School
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