If you’ve never heard of Kenya, then you already have, by reading my topic today!!! Better yet, please book a plane ticket and pay a visit to the country, I am sure you will not need a Visa and it’s also really cheap to come and to tour the country for some days. Let me tell you a little story…

Long before people could record history, 44 tribes migrated and settled in different parts of a section in the East of Africa. The land was cool, green and unpolluted. They worshipped the gods in the mountains and rivers. I, particularly, come from a tribe in the Central part, where Mt. Kenya, the tallest mountain in the country is located. History lied to you that David Livingstone (I don’t remember whether it’s him) discovered the mountain. It’s all a lie. It was there long before even my tribe moved here. My people knew it was a mountain and they worshipped facing it. Also, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of the country, and the Mau Mau fighters hid in the forest around it when they fought for our independence.

That’s where we are; Independence. The free Kenyan soil (It was free before the British came), is now 54 years old. That’s a number of times my current age but never mind. I’m talking a story about Kenya. Over the 54 years, we have enjoyed speaking English and building beautiful roads, railway lines, cities and wearing nice clothes. We also listen to Rihanna and Tasha Cobbs too. Also, our sons and daughters, like Barrack Obama and Lupita, are still making a mark beyond home. All I’m saying is that colonialism played a positive role in what Kenya is today and as we celebrate independence, again, I would like to remind you again, that you need to book a ticket and come. I will guide you around free of charge.
Did you know that Kenya hosts the Wildebeest Migration, which is considered a wonder of the world, every year. I would have loved to tell you a long story about my country. But I’d prefer if you told me first, what you’d like to know. Have a lovely day ahead.. And Happy Jamhuri Day, KENYA.

38 responses to “Jamhuri Day: A Few Words About Kenya”
Thank you, Mariana, for your heartfelt post about Kenia. Very much appreciated.
Joanna
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Hi Joanna,
I’m glad you loved it
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all i know is it is a nation of runners
ala kip keno
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Yeees, we run a lot 😂😂
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Learned something new about your country.. thanks for sharing 👍😊
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Thanks dear. Where are you from?
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Happy Independence Day Mariana.
Mt Kenya hm? Wewe na Kikuyu? Ameru? Embu?
(Just curious, I lived there ages ago when Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was President, and I was a mtoto/kijana.)
Kwaheri sassa
Brian
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Hi Brian. Yes, I’m Kikuyu. You’ve been here that long ago? Lol, you are three presidents old 😂
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LOL. Mimi na mzee mkubwa…
I went back to Kenya with my wife and kids in ’88. It was fantastic.
Daughter #1 is a doctor, an infectologist, she did a 6 month stay with Doctors without borders at the hospital in Homa Bay. They even gave her a Luo name.
Personally I call her ‘matata mkubwa’ and her sister is, of course ‘matata kidogo’. 😉
Pleasure to meet you Mariana.
My best wishes for you and for Kenya (which will always have a special place in my heart)
Happy holidays.
Kwaheri sassa.
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Thank yooouuu.
Happy Holidays
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Thank you Mariana, for this lovely post. Happy Independance Day!
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Thank you so much Meenal.
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Reblogged this on worldtraveller70.
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Nice post Mariana Dynasty. I admire your love for, and to show off, your country. Thanks for sharing.
Maybe you could tell us the must-see places in Kenya for a visitor aside from the game reserves. 😍
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Yes I can. I’ll make some coffee and write something nice… Plus some nice photos just for you
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Awww I look forward to reading it! Merry Christmas 🎄
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Thank you.
Merry Christmas😘
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I have always had a thing for kenya. Perhaps, because it a part of African. ( I love Africa💗💗💗 ). But I honestly think it’s because of the lions. I love adventures and I’ll definitely come around and tour Kenya someday.
Roffy💗
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Hi Roffy,
You’ll love Kenya.. The lions, sure, are the pride of this country. We also have really nice beaches and delicacies too😍
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Wow
I really can’t wait to be there. Mainly for the delicacies😊. I love food😂😂
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Foodie 😂😂😂
I hope you are eating a lot today
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Did you just ask me that ? 😂😂
I ate until I couldn’t stand again my dear.
I’ve not even gotten over it yet😂😂
Merry Christmas darling. So sorry it’s coming late.
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😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣What?
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The “Merry Christmas” it’s 7:47pm here already
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Here it’s 9.48pm
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Wow
2 hours apart.
Not so bad
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Yeah. Have a lovely night. 😘
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Merry Christmas dear
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Merry Christmas, Mariana! I enjoyed the post about Kenya. Wonderful photo of lions! ❤
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Thank you Cheryl..
Merry Christmas
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What a wonderful post about your country.. I feel your love and pride for it and your history….and although I will wait until Covid is behind us, it makes me want to travel and see it. I am from Costa Rica..Tell me more about this Wildabeest migration..It looks amazing.How far do they travel? How long? Thank you for teaching the world about the country you know and love:)
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Hiiiiii… Glad to have you around. Qué están las cosas en Costa Rica hehe.
I don’t Spanish. The Wildebeest Migration happens annually. I don’t know the specific details but I’ll research and write about it next week. That’s okay? Karibu Kenya (Welcome to Kenya)
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Estamos Pura Vida aquí.. (“Pura Vida” is an expression we use to mean “the pure life” or all is going perfectly) but not really because we have much Covid in our country now. Thank you and I look forward to reading more about them, the Wildabeest..So nice to meet you too..Con mucho gusto :with much pleasure:)
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Muchas gracias. Don’t worry, we’ll get through Covid. We already have
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Yes, you are ahead of us and doing better,.That is good news..inshallah it will be the same here soon too..
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💕 That’s the spirit
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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Thank you
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