A great deal of the loan for the creation of natural wealth currently to be found in Kenya could be laid at the door from the countrys two largest cities: Mombasa and Nairobi.

For during the early many years of the 20th century, the hyperlink that was forged between both of these cities – one (Mombasa) a non-descript port town and the other (Nairobi) a swamp-like plain of land – provided a basic template for growth that has allowed the nation to build up and it is the building blocks on which its built.

Together, they are essentially the lifeblood of Kenya and also have much to provide visitors in search of cultural richness and diversity.

Cosmopolitan in its outlook but happily steeped in history, ones heart of Mombasa has been said to become its old town district in which the narrow streets are awash with busy markets and also the odor of fresh fish and herbal scents fill the environment.

Mombasas history is probably best exemplified by Fort Jesus, a 16th century battlement that was the focus from the struggle for that Kenyan coast between your Portuguese army and Shirazi Arabs. The fort has withstood a catalogue of harm through the years and now stands a sturdy proof of the citys war torn history.

Through centuries of ruling strife including British rule and the fight for independence, present day Mombasa is really a city filled with diversity and life – the second largest in Kenya. Happy with its cosmopolitan credentials, Mombasa welcomes an enormous amount of culture to the humble abode with Mosque and Hindu Temples side by side with Christian symbols of worship – a veritable assortment of faiths co-existing with peace and understanding.

Unlike many modern, forward-thinking cities, Mombasa is happy with both its background and the strides its taken to become what it is today. Likewise Nairobi – Kenyas capital city and one of the largest cities in Africa by having an estimated population of 3 million.

When a sleepy frontier town, Nairobi is now a town so busy, it never sleeps. Like Mombasa, Nairobi is happy with its background and the role its took part in its cultural makeup. The city is modern yes, but it also exists as microcosm of life where race and tribal origins serve as a successful recipe for cultural harmony. This historical context and the cocktail of cultures it has produced are celebrated in the Nairobi National Museum – situated near to the city centre.

Whilst happy with its history, Nairobi is certainly not a slave to it and is a town like not one other. Its inhabitants are friendly and enthusiastic, and for visitors, the city is always alive with a large number of shops and markets to go to and restaurants to eat. A fantastic nightlife also lies in store with a diverse selection of entertainment to enjoy which range from casinos, nightclubs and theatres.

Individual and distinctive yet resolutely intertwined, Kenyas Mombasa and Nairobi are synonymous with a rustic rich in culture and history and something thats ripe for exploration.

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