Friday, May 31, 2013

Kenya Statistics

Since I have lived my entire life in the United States, I do not know a lot about Africa or Kenya.  When I think of Africa, I think of African safaris, poverty, and in respect to Kenya, long distance marathon runners.  Some interesting facts about Kenya are that there is approximately 41 million people that live in Kenya, two thirds of the population live below the international poverty line of $2 a day, 26 percent of Kenyans have access to the internet, 62 percent have a cell phone, and 28 percent of households own a TV.  It is interesting to think about these statistics and reflect on what we in America think of as normal.  It is normal for us to have multiple TV’s in our house and multiple devices connected to the internet.  It is normal for us to go to Walmart or Meijer and get whatever supplies we need.  However, what we have here in America is not normal to the majority of the world.  God has blessed us and our nation.
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  1. JulieMay 31, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    So on less than $2 per day many own a cell phone? 67% live on less than $2 per day, but 62% own a cell phone! Can't wait to hear your adventures.

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  2. UnknownJune 9, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    The cell phones work differently here. They are pre-paid. They do not have cell phone plans like we do. They just add time to their phone when needed. It also doesnt cost them anything to recieve a phone call so many have phones with no money on the phone.

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