All About Kenya for Kids

Food

In Kenya, they eat a lot of corn, maize, potatoes, bananas, coffee beans, and beans. One dish that they eat is called Mandazi. It is like a donut.

Multiple Choice

What is a common food eaten in Kenya?

• Pizza

• Tacos

• Corn

• Sushi

Multiple Choice

What is a traditional Kenyan dish similar to a donut?

• Tacos

• Mandazi

• Sushi

• Pancakes

Language

In Kenya, they mainly speak English and Swahili. To say "hi" in Swahili, you say "Jambo".

Multiple Choice

How do you say "hi" in Swahili?

• Hola

• Konnichiwa

• Jambo

• Bonjour

Multiple Choice

What are the main languages spoken in Kenya?

• English and French

• Spanish and Chinese

• English and Swahili

• German and Arabic

Family Traditions

Kenyan people are very friendly. Most families are large and belong to a tribe. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins often live together. Children walk to school in the mornings, and most adults work by planting crops. Most families live in poverty. (poverty = very poor)

Multiple Choice

What is a common crop planted by adults in Kenya?  

(Think about the foods they eat.)

• Flowers

• Trees

• Maize

• Mushrooms

Multiple Choice

What is the typical mode of transport for Kenyan children to school?

• Cars

• Bikes

• Walking

• Trains

Multiple Choice

Where do grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins often live in Kenya

• Separately

• Together

• In different countries

• In schools

Multiple Choice

In Kenya, most families live in ________.

• Mansions

• Palaces

• Villages

• Poverty

Religions

The main religion in Kenya is Christianity. The second is Islam.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary religion in Kenya?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

Multiple Choice

What is the second most common religion in Kenya?

• Islam

• Sikhism

• Taoism

• Atheism