Kenya Quiz

Kenya has been described as the "cradle of humanity" due to its:

• Coastal location

• Political stability

• Great Rift Valley

• Cosmopolitan cities

What is the climate like in the Great Rift Valley and along the coast of Kenya?

• Hot and humid

• Cold and arid

• Temperate

• Hot and dry

Which ethnic group is the largest in Kenya?

• Luo

• Kikuyu

• Kalenjin

• Kamba

What percentage of Kenyans identify themselves as Christian?

• About 83%

• About 11%

• More than 1%

• Less than 50%

What is the capital city of Kenya?

• Mombasa

• Kisumu

• Nairobi

• Nakuru

Who is recognized as the modern country's founder of Kenya?

• Daniel arap Moi

• Uhuru Kenyatta

• Jomo Kenyatta

• Mwai Kibaki

In what year did Kenya gain independence from the United Kingdom?

• 1960

• 1963

• 1978

• 2002

What was the result of the contested presidential elections in Kenya in 2007?

• Peaceful transition of power

• Economic growth

• Ethnic violence leaving more than 1,400 dead

• Police brutality

Which of the following statements is true about Kenya's economy after the 2007 violence?

• Kenya has struggled to recover and remains financially unstable.

• Kenya's GDP declined significantly.

• Kenya has largely recovered and is emerging as one of Africa's most robust economies.

• Kenya has become dependent on foreign aid.

What was the growth in industrial production in Kenya in 2016?

• 3.2%

• 4.5%

• 6.6%

• 7.8%