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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.
Case study http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?title=Oli
ver%27s-Travels---Kenya&videoId=217666
Question/Answer session
Karibu Kenya
Hakuna Matata!