Kenya
Kenya at a glance

Region
East Africa

Country
Kenya

Country Head
President : Mwai Kibaki

Capital
Nairobi

Population
34.3 million (UN 2005)

GDP
$58.88bn (2007)

GDP Per Capita
$1 700 (2007 CIA est.)

Main Language
Swahili English

Description

Kenya is the regional hub for trade and finance in East Africa. The country is strategically placed with a sea port and a coastline, an extensive manufacturing base, excellent resources for agriculture and tourism, a skilled workforce, and the best business infrastructure in the region. Kenya's main exports are coffee, tea, and horticultural products.