KENYA OVERVIEW
KENYA OVERVIEW
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In order to understand the youth of a region, it is vital to know about the region in which they live. The following includes basic facts and figures on Kenya.
|
Area |
583,000 Square kilometers |
|
Population |
23 million (1988) |
|
Density population per square kilometer |
33 |
|
Capital and population |
Nairobi, 1.5 million |
|
Population growth rate |
4.0 |
|
Gross National Product |
$6,470,000,000 (1986) |
|
GNP growth rate |
4.3 (1973-1986) |
|
GNP per capita |
$300 (1986) |
|
Per capita real growth rate |
0.2 |
|
1948 |
1969 |
1988 |
2000 (estimate) |
|
|
Nairobi |
118,976 |
509,286 |
1,800,000 |
4,000,000 |
|
Mombasa |
84,746 |
247,073 |
465,000 |
1,000,000 |
|
Nakuru |
17,625 |
47,151 |
125,000 |
265,000 |
|
Kisumu |
10,899 |
32,431 |
200,000 |
450,000 |
|
Eldoret |
8,193 |
18,196 |
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|
Thika |
4,435 |
18,387 |
|
1900 |
1980s |
2000 (estimate) |
|
|
Christian |
5,000 |
11,452,200 |
25,399,000 |
|
Roman Catholic |
2,700 |
4,141,600 |
9,032,000 |
|
Protestant |
300 |
3,027,800 |
6,197,000 |
|
African Indigenous |
0 |
2,761,100 |
7,030,000 |
|
Anglican |
2,000 |
1,129,500 |
2,290,000 |
|
Tribal |
2,779,700 |
2,972,150 |
3,257,000 |
|
Muslim |
100,000 |
941,300 |
1,706,000 |
|
Baha’i |
0 |
180,000 |
450,000 |
|
Hindu, Jainist |
15,000 |
137,000 |
185,000 |
KENYAN YOUTH RESOURCES
ORGANIZATIONS
Alliance for Youth Achievement
The AIDS pandemic is devastating Kenya, and children are paying a terrible price. AYA has partnered with 19 Kenyan groups to help.
Kenya Young Women's Christian Association
Based on its belief in Jesus Christ, the Young Women’s Christian Association, a non-profit membership organization, exists to facilitate the uplifting of the basic living conditions of girls and women in order for them to live fulfilled lives.
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| Title | Organization Name | City, State/Country |
|---|---|---|
| Children and Youth Ministry, Health and Medicine, Teaching | Nappet Tours and Travel |
Nairobi Kenya
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| Malawi Orphan Care - for preteens and leaders | Teen Missions International |
Chipoka Malawi
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| Zion Children's Haven | Free Child Foundation |
Iganga Municipal Council Uganda
|
| Community Youth Work Volunteer | NIVA KENYA |
Nairobi Kenya
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| KENYA Orphan Mission Trip Project May 22-June 5, 2012 | COMMIT Ministries International |
Kakamega, CA Kenya
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| Title | Organization Name |
|---|---|
| Evangelistics | TUJENGANE ANTICIPATION ASSOCIATION |
| bible study leaders,sunday school teachers,missions and out reach,instrumentalists,international mis | HAVILLA |
| Help GMM Help Needy Children in Cameroon | Goodness And Mercy Missions |
| Website Developer | OneLife Africa |
| Church planter | Happy Faith Based Organization |
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