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Kenya

By Mike and Eytan

Agenda

1. Introduction to Kenya

2. Kenyan society and culture

3. Business in Kenya

4. Case study

5. Question answer session

Introduction to Kenya Geography

History

Government

Economy

Education

People

Languages

Religion

Art

Food

Geography

Map

Ethnic groups

Big cities

Landscapes

Map

Ethnic groups

Big cities

Nairobi

Population: 2.9 Mio

Mombasa

Population: 1 Mio

Nakuru

Population: 500, 000

Landscapes

Landscapes

Landscapes

Landscapes

History

Colonial history

Post-colonial history

Origins of the country's name

Colonial history The Berlin conference in 1885 marked the

beginning of the British rule in Kenya.

The purpose of imperial system was to integrate administration and development of economy.

The British settled on fertile grounds of Kenya which led to imposition of rule and restrictions of Kenyan people.

Post-colonial history

Attained it‘s independence in 1963.

The first president Jomo Kenyatta.

In 1964, joined the commonwealth.

One- party government.

New player on the international business world.

Origins of the country's name

The country is named after mount Kenya

Avery significant landmark in kenya

Second highest among the mountain peaks of Africa.

Pronunced as ‘‘Kenia‘‘ in the beginning.

Government Kenya is a presidential representative

democratic republic with a multi-party system.

Executive power is exercised by the head of state.

Legislative power which is vested in the National assembly.

The Judiciary is independent.

Economy GDP(at Market Price. $ 41.36 billion Purchasing

Power Parity, 2007).

Annual growth rate(Estimate for 2007 = 7.2%).

Industry (petroleum products, grain and sugar milling, cement, light manufacturing and tourism).

Natural resources(Wildlife, land (5% arable).

Agricultural produce (tea, coffee, sugarcane).

Education The education system consist of; early childhood

education, primary, secondary and college.

Early childhood education takes at least three years.

primary eight years(KCPE).

secondary four(KCSE).

university four or six years depending on the course.

Grade A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E Points 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

People The Kenya

tribes

What occupation do Kenyans have?

Famous people from Kenya

The Tribes in Kenya

Kikuyu tribe

Luhya tribe

Maasai tribe

Other tribes

Kikuyu tribe Most populous enthic group in Kenya.

They are found in the fertile central highlands and are also the most economically active ethnic group in Kenya.

The Kikuyu man is referred to as a mũthuuri (meaning someone who can choose or discern evil from good).

the Kikuyu woman is called a mũtumia (meaning someone who retains family secrets and practices).

Luhya tribe The second largest ethnic group in Kenya.

The Luhya are found in the fertile highlands of Western Kenya.

Luhyas are one of the most culturally, politically and economically active ethnic groups in Kenya.

The Luhya people practice male circumcision.

Maasai tribe

The Maasai are an indigenous African ethnic group of semi-nomadic people located in Kenya and northern Tanzania.

They famous as cattle herders and warriors.

Their cattle is what makes good life to them becuase it provides milk and meat as their best food.

Other tribes

Kamba

Meru

Kisii

Samburu

Teso

What occupation do Kenyans have?

Three quarters of the Kenya people work in agriculture.

Kenya is a main exporter of coffee and tea.

Kenya also has a small industrial sector

Tourism is rapidly growing as a sector and is now the main source of foreign income

Famous people from Kenya

Jomo Kenyatta

First president

Famous people from Kenya

Richard Leakey

Paleontologist, archaeologist.

Famous people from Kenya

Prof. Wanagari Maathai

Nobel prize winner 2008

Famous people from Kenya

Paul Tergat

successful long-distance runners of all time

Languages Official languages: Swahili, English

Over 61 languages spoken in Kenya

A few word:

Religion The majority of the Kenya people are Christians

Often mixed with traditional beliefs

45% are Protestant and 33% Roman Catholic

10% are Muslim

indigenous beliefs 10%

other 2%

Art

Art

Art

Food

Food

Kenyan Society and Culture

Dimension of Trompenars

Relationships

Concept of time

Low and High context communicator

Body language

Dimension of trompenars

Dimension of trompenars

Dimension of trompenars

Dimension of trompenars

Dimension of trompenars

Relationships

Deep concern for family

Individual empowerment and decision making are rare

Warm and hospitable especially to tourist

People look after each other

Being alone is considered suspicious

Concept of time

What is time?

Only punctual for opportunities

But don’t be late for a date

Walk fast

Very flexible with dead lines

Polychronic

Low and High context

Kenyans are very context-driven communicators

Speaks with metaphors and stories

Use of body language

Avoid confrontation

Body languages and gestures

Eye contact not maintain when speaking with elder or senior

Beckon someone with the forefinger is very insulting

Pointing is rude

Never speak with hand in the pocket

In public formal is important

Notion of Space Kenyan are

very close to each other

Seat nearest as possible in buses, restaurants.

Business in Kenya

Communication style

Meeting and greeting

Business meetings

Gift giving

Communication style

Kenyans will always attempt to deliver the message in a sensitive way.

Kenyans often use metaphors, analogies and stories to make a point.

Kenyans may gesture for emphasis when speaking.

Kenyans may offer what they believe is the expected response to their business partner.

Meeting and greeting

Handshakes are the most common greeting in business.

Men should wait for a woman to extend her and first.

Titles are important.

Wait to be invited before moving to a first name basis.

Business cards are exchanged without formal ritual.

Present and receive business cards with two hands.

Business meetings

Meeting schedules may be structured or not .

Devote time to small talk in order to get to know your hosts and vice-versa.

Meetings seldom have scheduled ending times.

Kenyans value tradition.

Question/Answer session

Karibu Kenya

Hakuna Matata!

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