It goes without saying that the Kenyan culture is unique and ought to be celebrated. At the same time, citizens may take such things for granted as they are a normal part of their daily activities.
At times, it takes someone with a different perspective to highlight aspects of the culture that truly stand out.
In a video series, some foreigners took to share their experiences living in Kenya, pointing out day-to-day activities that stood out for them during their stay in different parts of the country.
On the food front, the American observed that a popular meal in many parts fo the country was Ugali and the vegetable accompaniment commmonly referred to as Sukuma Wiki.
"Mostly during the lunch hours, people eat ugali which is basically corn-flour that is boiled. It doesn't really have any taste and you eat it just to fill up," he observed.
His observation received mixed reactions with some realising that the popular dish actually did not have a particular taste.
"Seeing it from another person's perspective. All my life I have always thought ugali is tasty. I have just realised that it actually doesn't have any taste," a YouTube user Emillav Smailliv observed.
On the other hand, another commenter, Homeboy Rina stated," Ugali has an acquired taste. You must eat it for an extended period of time to get it. It is like eating rice which literally does not have a particular taste."
The foreigner who had stayed in mostly rural parts of Kenya also observed that the meat in Kenya was tougher to chew through compared to how it was served abroad.
"It is not your typically nice cuts of beef. It is like bubblegum beef because you can chew it for days but it does not get any bigger or softer.
"The food generally is not as flavoured but with time you develop a palate for it," he stated.
On matters transportation, the American national stated that while living in Eldoret, boda bodas were a common sight with riders overloading their motorbikes.
"It is incredible how boda bodas operate in some towns. You might find a whole family being transported and another is riding with a goat on the back," he explained.
He also spoke on the matatu culture, noting that he had learned some tricks used by conductors when it came to collecting fare.
The foreigner disclosed that when he spoke in English he was more likely to be charged more for fare as opposed to when he spoke in Kiswahili.
Another American narrated how he escaped a hyena attack while living in a remote village in Chyulu Hills.
"We had stayed out past 6 pm and as we went to our house, I could hear the hyenas behind us. We luckily were able to open the door in time and avoid being attacked," he narrated.
The foreigners observed that the Kenyan people were courteous and welcoming in many ways with children excited to see them, shouting 'mzungu' and eager to great them when they walked by.
They also observed that the country's culture was rich in many areas and not all Kenyans were particularly good at running as was assumed by many foreigners due to the dominance in Olympic events.
