Episode
Horizon: The Other Kenya
Overview
Looks at the contrasts in Kenya between the tourist image and the hardship caused by development. In particular, considers the lives of three family groups native to the country and the poverty they are forced to live in by the Kenyan economy geared to the West.
Details
- Series
- Horizon
- Season
- Season 17
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 1980-09-29
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Other Kenya is Episode 15 in 1980 of Horizon. It aired on 1980-09-29. The runtime is 60 min.
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