Country Facts

• With its scenic beauty and abundant wildlife, Kenya is one of Africa’s major safari destinations.
• In the Great Rift Valley, palaeontologists have discovered some of the earliest evidence of man’s ancestors.
• Kenya is a world renowned producer of coffee and tea, and now is also a major exporter of flowers to Europe.

Why children need your help

• One in five children under the age of five are underweight.
• Less than half of all children, both girls and boys, are able to receive a secondary school education.
• The life expectancy for the average Kenyan is just 55 years, with this figure reducing in recent years.