a country in East Africa which has been described as ‘the cradle of humanity’ because some of the earliest evidence of human ancestors was found there. Its capital city is Nairobi and its official languages are English and Swahili. It was a British colony between 1895 and 1964 and is now a member of the Commonwealth. Major exports include tea and coffee, and it has been popular with British and US tourists because of its natural beauty and its wildlife.
► Kenyan adj , n .