Of Behaviours and Mannerism
Some peculiar habits with the people of Nairobi and Kenya in general include the love of roasted maize. The sweet aroma of roasted maize is very contagious and very hard to resist and you will find people buying and selling the commodity in streets, buses and matatus and even bars.
Other items hawked usually on streets and highways include roasted peanuts, potato crisps, imported and local fruits like apples, oranges, pears. Other than food items, you can also buy loads of items from the comfort of your car while waiting on the traffic jam such as your car's steering wheel cover, childrens toys, pillows, Passport holder, belts, face towel, kitchen knifes and gadgets, video cassettes, et cetra. Your only begging question will be if the items are genuine or not; but so long as the item serves its purpose, who minds?
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Our Nairobi Urban Adventures team is made up of local Kenyans who have lived in and around Nairobi most of our lives. We have worked together for many years, averaging nine years each, and come with a vast amount of experience in the travel industry and a shared love for adventure. Having travelled extensively throughout the region, our knowledge of East Africa is second to none and we are eager to share this with you, our fellow travellers.
Jerry ( our tour guide ) and Liz ( Nairobi Urban Adventures representative )
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