1) Geography of Kenya

Kenya's location in Africa
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kenya_in_africa.png

The Republic of Kenya is a country found on the coast of eastern Africa, bordered by Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and the Indian Ocean.(1) Kenya is roughly the same size as Texas, about 225,000 square miles, and has a large population of about 45 million people(2)(3). The capital city, Nairobi, is also the largest city in Kenya with a population of 3.36 million (4).

Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Geographic coordinates: 1°17′S 36°49′E. (5)
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Because Kenya lies along the equator, the weather is generally sunny (6). Though very sunny, the climate of Kenya ranges from tropical to arid, depending on the area (7). Largely influenced by monsoon winds and altitude, the climate of Kenya is characterized by two rainy seasons. The season of "long rains" is generally from April to June, with the season of "short rains" lasting from November to December. The rest of the year is usually characterized by dry weather.(8) Climate also varies according to geographic features. For example, the climate of Mount Kenya is a lot colder than that of the area around Lake Victoria because Mount Kenya reaches a much greater altitude. (9)

Map of Mount Kenya
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mount_Kenya_Region_map-fr.svg

From as early as the second century A.D. the Kenyan coastline, part of what is called the Swahili Coast, has served as an important location for interactions between East Africa and the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. (10) These interactions stimulated the economy through the trading of commodities found in central Africa such as gold, ivory, and slaves. (11) 

Agriculture plays a huge role in Kenya's economy.The lush highlands of Kenya are one of the most fruitful agrarian regions in Africa. However, because of inadequate transportation in areas, many arid and semi-arid regions are isolated and underfed while food is left to rot in the fields in other regions. (12) This imbalance in the wealth distribution in the economy contributes to the high number of poverty stricken Kenyans. In turn, this widespread poverty contributes to the spread of easily preventable diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, pneumonia, and malnutrition. (13)

Kenyan woman working on a farm in the Mount Kenya Region.
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(2) "Fast Fact Study Guide", http://www.theus50.com/area.php.
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(5) "Nairobi", Geography, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nairobi, ¶ 1.
(6)"Kenya Weather and Climate", https://www.expertafrica.com/kenya/info/kenya-weather-and-climate, ¶ 1.
(7) "Geography of Kenya", Climate, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Kenya, ¶ 1 and ¶ 2.
(8) "Kenya Weather and Climate", Kenya throughout the year, https://www.expertafrica.com/kenya/info/kenya-weather-and-climate, ¶ 1.
(9) "Kenya", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya, ¶ 2.
(10) "The Swahili Coast", http://www.pbs.org/wonders/fr_e2.htm, ¶ 1.
(11) "The Swahili Coast", http://www.pbs.org/wonders/fr_e2.htm, ¶ 2. 
(12) "Kenya", Agriculture, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya#Agriculture, ¶ 3.
(13) "Kenya", Health, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya#Health, ¶ 3.