{"product_id":"2940152378795","title":"Kenya in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Swahili Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kenyatta, Lake Victoria, Maasai, Samburu, Tribes, Bantu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Kenya, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Profile * Introduction * Geographic Regions * The Coast * The Eastern Plateaus and Northern Plains * The Lake Victoria Basin * The Highlands * Climate * Rivers and Lakes * Tana River * Athi-Galana-Sabaki River * Lake Turkana * Lake Victoria * Population and Cities * Nairobi * Mombasa * Kisumu * Nakuru * Eldoret * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * Chapter 1: Assessments * Chapter 2: History * The \"Cradle of Humanity\" * A History of Political Violence * The Lunatic Express and European Settlement * African Nationalism and Rebellion * Kenyatta's Rule (1963-1978) * Kenyan Rule Under Moi (1978-2002) * International Intervention * Constitutional Reform and Other Events * Chapter 2: Assessments * Chapter 3: Economy * Industry * Banking * Trade * Investment * Energy and Resources * Standard of Living * Agriculture * Tourism * Transportation * Railroads * Highways * Air Transportation * Business Outlook * Chapter 3: Assessments * Chapter 4: Society * Introduction * Ethnic Groups * Bantu * Nilotic * Cushite * Other * Languages * English * Swahili * Indigenous * Religion * Christianity and Islam * Indigenous * Holidays * Madaraka Day * Moi Day * Kenyatta Day * Jamhuri Day * Social Customs * Cuisine * Arts * Art as Ritual Decoration * Music and Dance * Literature * Sports * Traditional Dress * Kangas, or Headscarves * Gender Issues * Male Circumcision * Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) * Sexual Assault * Chapter 4: Assessment * Chapter 5: Security * United States-Kenya Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Somalia * Ethiopia * Sudan * Tanzania * Uganda * Police Force * Military * Army * Air Force * Navy * Issues Affecting Stability * Radical Groups * al-Qaeda in Africa * Harakat al-Shabab al-Mujahideen (al-Shabab) * Private Military Companies (PMCs) * Water Security * CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Introduction * Geography * The Coast * The Eastern Plateaus and Northern Plains * The Lake Victoria Basin * The Highlands * Climate * Bodies of Water * Tana River * Athi-Galana-Sabaki River * Lake Turkana * Lake Victoria * Major Cities * Nairobi * Mombasa * Kisumu * Nakuru * Eldoret * History * Pre-Colonial Kenya * The Colonial Era * Republic of Kenya (1963-1997) * Recent History * Government * Economy * Ethnic Groups * Ethnic Languages and Swahili * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Overview * Christianity * Islam * Role of Religion in Government * Religious Laws and Secular Laws * Influence of Religion on Daily Life * Influence of Religion on the Interactions between Males and Females * Religious Events and Holidays * Good Friday\/Easter (March\/April) * Eid al-Fitr (First Day of Shawwal) * Maulidi (Rabi al-Awal * Diwali (New Moon of Kartika) * Buildings of Worship * Churches * Mosques * Behavior in Places of Worship * Churches * Mosques * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Introduction * Honor and Values * Dress Codes * Tribal Dress * Kifimbo, Walking Sticks * Male\/Female Relationships * Codes of Politeness * Weddings * Maasai * Swahili * Samburu * Funerals * Luo Tribe * Hospitality and Gift Giving * Eating Habits * Type of Food * Do's and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE * Urbanization Issues in Kenya * Health Issues\/Clinics * Malaria and HIV\/AIDS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075964289264,"sku":"2940152378795","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152378795_p0.jpg?v=1764019509","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152378795","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}