Kenya Entertainment Guide

There is a great variety of restaurants and cheap eateries in Kenya, and especially in Nairobi, and a good range of cuisine from all over the world, thanks to Kenya’s diverse ethnic population. In Nairobi, there is a profusion of cheap cafes at the end of Tom Mboya street, and Latema / River Rds area. The range from Swahili cuisine to submarine sandwiches are available. For a truly local eating experience, the NSSF market is popular with office workers-you will be treated to traditional Kenyan dishes like mandazi, kenyege and matoke.

There are some good cinema halls in Nairobi showing African, American and Indian films at an attractive price. There are several nightclubs with live music and discos to dance the night away.

Shopping

The local bazzars in Mombasa and Nairobi are filled with stalls selling craftware like kiondo baskets, kisii soapstones and soapstone carvings including chess sets, carved wood including Makonde carving originating from Tanzania, and kangas—women’s wraparound skirts with beautiful patterns, and often Kenyan proverbs printed on them. Men’s loincloths are called kikois, and are available especially cheap along the coast.   Jewellery with semi-precious stones like turquoise and garnets is also a good bet. Be prepared to bargain-it is expected of you!