excision, especially of the clitoris, and was performed by trained older women” (Davidson, 24). It is an important passage to adulthood, of making into being an adult for these girls that get this procedure. The important it has on these women in the Mt. Kenya region is significant. These girls know that when this procedure comes, they are ready to be an adult. It’s a right-of-passage, every girl wants to be a woman. Supporters were very important in the Irua, because when you had them you had…
“Somali Refugees in Kenya: Security Deficiencies and Public Health Concerns as a Result of Ineffective Policy” by stating that the Kenyan government was required to accept refugees due to the fact that it is a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention and Kenya also ratified the 1969 OAU Convention planning to refugees. (Aronson, 2011) it is clear to see how Kenya expatriating Somali refugees back to Somalia would be in some way or another breaking international law knowing that Kenya is apart of…
"If I was to travel to Kenya, I would have to be armed to teeth. It's one of the most dangerous countries, I hear." Jean Claude Maria from France says. "Do you have smartphones?" Samantha Woods from Seattle, US inquires. Most people who have never been to Africa believe its not far from what they saw on Lion King, God's Must Be Crazy, and Coming to America. But of all the misconceptions, these are most common regarding Kenya: The Maasai from Kenya are Cave Men That they light fire by rubbing…
The next step is Emanyatta which is warrior’s camp. Here in this camp free will is exercised. There are many fights because the warriors can take advantage of the women and jealousy happens a lot. The boys carry weapons because fighting can lead to being very dangerous. There is a flagpole in the middle of the camp. The Maasai flag is hung for as long as the men are in the camp. Two chiefs are the leaders of the camp. The men learn togetherness and what their role will be. They can be in the…
all have a common history, though we may be vastly different, our origins all lead backs to the crucible human evolution that is Ethiopia. Therefore, being the origin of mankind makes the country unique from the rest of the world because it’s the home of our common and very…
available. India is the number one trade partner with Tanzania. Seventeen percent of the exports and nineteen percent of the imports are from India. Tanzania also imports from China, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, and Kenya. Tanzania exports items to South Africa, China, and Japan. Kenya shares a boarder with Tanzania, which results in lots of trade between the two countries.…
Somalia Geography Somalia is located in eastern Africa. It has three countries that border it. Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. The capital is Mogadishu. The absolute location is 2.0333 N, 45.3500 E. The Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden are the two bodies of water that surround it. Somalia is a small country, they don’t have many major landmarks. But there is a place called Lag Badana National Park. It’s located in Badhaadhe, Somalia. It is located on the far southern coast. The tallest mountain…
Maulana Karenga An African-American teacher of Africana Studies, extremist and creator, best known as the container's maker African and African-American occasion of Kwanzaa is known as Maulana Karenga. Maulana Karenga was conceived on an occupant homestead in Parsonsburg, Maryland, in 1941. At age 18, he moved to Los Angeles and got to be included operating at a profit Power development. In the 1960s, he made the African-American occasion of Kwanzaa, regarding African legacy. In 1971, he was…
Since the dawn of time, poverty has been the number one problem in the world. In this world, how many people would take upon themselves to help change the poverty situation in Africa? Jacqueline Novogratz, the author of The Blue Sweater, had many unique characteristics, which she used to help focus on her difficult task in Africa. There were many obstacles she encountered, but Novogratz is a visionary, compassionate, and courageous woman. To begin with, Novogratz is a visionary.…
KENYA Kenya was named after Mount Kenya, which is the second highest mountain in Africa, after Kilimanjaro. Diving in Kenya is only available in Mombasa coastline along the Indian Ocean. Mombasa Airport is on the mainland, but the town of Mombasa is across a bridge on an island. The following diving locations are found along the Indian Ocean: Mwanyaza North Mwayanza North is located in Diani Beach, Mombasa County. It’s an exciting diving site of marine biology, this site is hard to find, but…