Kenya is located in what is known as East Africa (other countries in this regional grouping include Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania). Its coastal regions have been highlighted in international news recently because of increased insecurity posed by militant groups and extremists. Many of the country's refugees come from Somalia, which shares Kenya's northeast border. 

Nairobi sits just below the equator and is at an altitude of 5,450 feet. This makes for cool nights and no mosquitos (for this reason, malaria is not a threat in Nairobi). It's a city of over 3 million and is considered an international and regional hub for trade, business, politics, international relations, and cultures. The teeming metropolis sits next to some of the most stunning national parks in Kenya and is in close proximity to the Great Rift Valley and many lakes.