How much do you know about Kenyan history? When you visit the country, take some time to get to know the background of this fascinating place. Rent a room in a luxury hotel Kenya and make an excursion to a place of historical interest every day. You will need to stay in the country a very long time before you run out of places to visit!
Kenya has been an important place in world trade for centuries. Originally a port that attracted traders from the Middle East and South Asia, it came under Portuguese dominion in the 1500s while this European nation built its presence in the Indian Ocean. The Portuguese were later driven out by Arabs from Oman and only retained a few trading outposts, mainly in Mozambique. The Omani Arabs were only capable of controlling the coastal areas, however; the lands further inward remained under control of the various tribes that called what is now Kenya their home. The development of clove plantations gave rise to a thriving slave trade that Arab merchants took advantage of. The Omani capital was relocated to Zanzibar in 1839 as these merchants consolidated rule in this area. The Omani Arabs continued to govern the major East African ports until Britain extended its influence in the region. British interests included eliminating the slave trade, and British sailors eventually succeeded in enforcing this decree on all major oceans. The Omani Arab power in the area declined, but you will still see Arab influence in the design of many a luxury hotel in Kenya. Many Kenyans can trace their heritage back to Oman.
Colonialism began in Kenya when the Germans made a move in 1885 to dominate the area then under control of the Sultan of Zanzibar. The British East Africa Company arrived on the scene in 1888. A railway was soon constructed between Kenya and Uganda. Certain tribes in the area strongly resisted the building of the railroad, particularly the Nandi (under the leadership of Koitalel Arap Samoei, the Nandi chief). In fact, the Nandi were the first tribe to be relocated by the colonial powers in an attempt to stop them from disrupting construction of the railway. The railroad was eventually built and had a significant influence on the overall development of the area. The Kenyan capital, Nairobi, started as a small outpost on this railway and quickly grew into a bustling city.
After years of rebellion against British rule, Kenya finally won its independence in 1963. During your stay in a luxury hotel Kenya, you will likely come across people who remember these turbulent times. In fact, the Republic of Kenya is still quite a young nation. The people you meet there can tell you more about its complex recent history.
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