General

Kenya is a highly status conscious country. Image is very important, and in an urban setting, people are very aware of style and appearance. Many younger Kenyans have been educated in the UK. Corruption is still a problem.

Language

British English is the official language.

Value System

Kenya has a typical collectivist culture with strong ties to family, clan and tribe. The country also scores high on the power distance index.

Business Climate

Hierarchy and titles are very important. Priority of tasks more important than time. Good contacts essential. Employees do not contradict their bosses. Patience important. Bargaining is very common when negotiating price. Never disagree or appear uncertain in front of Kenyan clients.

The Pew Global Attitudes Project is an interactive database that allows users to explore public opinion trends in 55 countries on topics ranging from attitudes towards the U.S. to peoples assessments of their own lives to views about globalization, democratization and extremism and other important issues.

The country ranks as no. 147 (of 180 countries) on Transparency International’s 2008 Corruption Perceptions Index.