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                              Kenya Vs Uganda: 5 Differences Between the Two East African Neighbours

                              Daisy Atino by Daisy Atino
                              September 5, 2023
                              Five Differences Between Kenya and Uganda

                              President of Kenya William Ruto and President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni. PHOTO-Museveni

                              Kenya and Uganda are neighbors in the East African community. The two countries sharing rich history and diverse cultures are partners in many areas including trade, infrastructure, security, agriculture, and energy sectors.

                              However, the two neighbors also differ in certain ways. In this article, we look at those differences in the context of cultural diversity, economic landscapes, education sector, government structure and cuisine.

                              Cultural Diversity and Identity

                              When it comes to ethnicity, there are over 70 distinct ethnic groups in Kenya. The groups are divided into three main linguistic categories which are Bantu, Nilotes, and Cushites.

                              According to data from the East African Living Encyclopedia attached to the African studies center in the University of Pennsylvania, while no ethnic group represents every Kenyan, the Kikuyu are the largest community making up 20% of the nation’s total population followed by the Luo, Luhya, Kamba and Kalenjin which together account for 70% of the total population.


                              Also Read: Why More Kenyans Are Flocking to Uganda – Report


                              In Uganda, majority of the citizens can be classified into several broad linguistic groups, with the first being the Bantu-speaking majority, who live in the central, southern, and western parts of the country.

                              Five Differences Between Kenya and Uganda
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                              They include the large and highly centralized kingdom of Buganda, the smaller western Ugandan kingdoms of Bunyoro, Nkore and Toro, and the Busoga states to the east of Buganda.

                              The data also shows that the other ethnic groups of the Nilotic and Central Sudanic people occupy the eastern, northern, and northwestern portions of the country.

                              They include the Iteso, Langi, Acholi, Alur, Karamojong, Jie, Madi, and Lugbara in the north and a number of other smaller societies in the eastern part of the country.

                              Language is another area the two countries differ; Kenya’s official languages are English and Swahili while Uganda’s official language is English although Luganda is also widely spoken.

                              Economic Landscapes

                              Kenya is the economic, financial, and transport hub of East Africa.

                              Data from IndexMundi shows that agriculture remains the backbone of the Kenyan economy, contributing one-third of GDP which means about 75% of Kenya’s population (48.5 million) work at least part-time in the agricultural sector.

                              Moreover, the Tourism sector also holds a significant place in Kenya’s economy.

                              In 2022, Tourism Minister Peninah Malonza told the media that the industry surged to 83% and made 268 billion shillings ($2.13 billion) compared to 72% in 2019 pre-pandemic era.

                              On exports, Kenya’s principal exports include coffee, tea, canned pineapples, sisal, beans, Pyrethrum, soda ash, cement while their major imports are crude oil, machinery, vehicles, refined petroleum, plastics, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, among others. Official data from the World Bank shows Kenya’s GDP was worth 113.42 billion US dollars in 2022.

                              On the other hand, Uganda’s economy is made up of the agriculture sector at 24.2%; Industry at 25.5% and Services at 50.3%.

                              The Agricultural sector accounts for 44% of its GDP due to the country’s natural resources which include regular rainfall, fertile soils, and small deposits of copper, gold, and other minerals.

                              The sector also employs 72% of the workforce. Uganda’s major exports are coffee, cotton and tea while its principal imports are petroleum products, machinery, cotton piece goods, metals, transportation equipment, and food.

                              According to official data from the World Bank, Uganda’s GDP was worth 45.56 billion US dollars in 2022.

                              Education sector

                              When it comes to education, Kenya adopted the 8-4-4 system in mid 1980s. According to the system, which the government has phased out, eight years were dedicated to primary school followed by four years in secondary school and four years of university.

                              Kenya’s new system is the Competency Based Curriculum, commonly known as CBC. However, the current standard eight and form four candidates are still under the 8-4-4 system. 

                              The structure also incorporates technical education that encompasses technical, vocational and entrepreneurship Training programs (TVET).

                              In contrast, Uganda’s education system has a 7-6-3 structure where seven years are spent in primary school, six years in secondary education which is divided into four years of lower secondary and two years of upper secondary school, and three to five years of post-secondary education which can be a diploma or bachelor’s degree.

                              Uganda’s system follows a similar pattern to that in Britain. During primary education, learners focus on English, Mathematics, Science and Social studies. The secondary schools are either government owned or privately owned.


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                              Uganda’s structure of education also incorporates business, technical and vocational Education Training programs. (BTVET)

                              Government structure

                              The Kenyan government’s administration is allocated between 47 counties. The parliament is bicameral which means it’s divided into two chambers: the Senate and the National Assembly.

                              The Senate has 67 seats with 47 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 20 directly elected by proportional representation vote in the categories of women (16), youth (2), and disabled (2).

                              The National Assembly has 349 seats with 290 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 47 women in single-seat constituencies elected by simple majority vote, and 12 members nominated by the National Assembly in the categories of youth (6) and disabled members (6).

                              Kenya also has a mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law, and customary law.

                              Five Differences Between Kenya and Uganda
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                              Judicially, its subordinate courts include the High Court, Court of Appeal, military courts, magistrates’ courts and religious courts. For those seeking citizenship, 4 out of the previous 7 years are required for naturalization.

                              Nonetheless, the Ugandan government’s administration is allocated between 134 districts and 1 capital city.

                              Their parliament is unicameral which means a single legislative chamber; the National Assembly or Parliament.

                              It has 445 seats with 290 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 112 for women directly elected in single-seat districts by simple majority vote, and 25 representatives reserved for special interest groups – army 10, disabled 5, youth 5, labor 5 and up to 18 ex official members appointed by the president.

                              Uganda also has a mixed legal system of English common law and customary law.

                              Judicially, it’s subordinate courts include Court of Appeal which also acts as the Constitutional Court, High Court which includes 12 High Court Circuits and 8 High Court Divisions, Industrial Court, Chief Magistrate Grade One and Grade Two Courts throughout the country, Qadhi’s courts, local council courts and family and children courts.

                              To qualify for citizenship, an aggregate of 20 years and continuously for the last 2 years prior to applying for citizenship is required.

                              Cuisine and Culinary Traditions

                              There is no singular dish that represents all of Kenya’s wide cuisine. Different communities have their own native foods although the main staples are maize, millet and sorghum depending on the region.

                              As you travel around the country, you notice that grains are a staple food for groups that grow grains like the Kikuyu, Embu, Meru and Kisii.

                              The Luo and coastal communities such as the Luo have fish and seafood as their staple food as it is available in such areas. And in semi-arid areas like Turkana, foods made from sorghum are more common.

                              As you move towards the city, the foods eaten vary according to preference; chapati, rice and stew are more common.

                              However, the foods that are universally eaten in Kenya are Ugali, Sukuma Wiki, and Nyama Choma.

                              Ugandan cuisine on the other hand consists of traditional and modern foods such as vegetables, potatoes, yams, bananas and other tropical fruits.

                              Main dishes are usually centered on a sauce or stew of simsim, groundnuts, chicken, meat, beans and fish (usually fresh, but there is also a dried variety).

                              The starch traditionally comes from posho (maize meal) or matooke (steamed and mashed green banana) in the central or millet bread (made from millet) in the north, east and west. Posho or millet can also be cooked as a porridge meal for breakfast.

                              Five Differences Between Kenya and Uganda
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                              Daisy Atino is a contributor for The Kenya Times, and a digital journalist with passion for media and storytelling that ignites change. Her work hopes to shine a spotlight on pressing social issues that often go unnoticed. She is also an advocate of digital literacy and media education.

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