The Kenya Business Travel Guide contains useful travel information to assist business travellers. The travel guide contains visa information, visa information, business customs, useful tips and other resources. An understanding of other cultures, languages, customs and protocols can be of great importance to business travellers and give a real advantage to ensuring a successful business trip.
Kenya Guide
Quick Facts on Kenya
Kenya Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Kenya Map
Kenya Weather
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Kenya Flights
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Quick Facts on Kenya
Country: Kenya
Capital: Nairobi
Currency: Shilling
Population: 33.8 Million
Area total: 582,650 sq km
Languages: Swahili, English
Time Zone: GMT +3
Electricity: 240V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 254
GDP: USD 32.4bn (2010)
Religion: Predominately Christian (Catholic and Protestant) with Muslim, Animist and Hindu minorities.
Political System: Republic
Internet Domain: .ke
Kenya Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Kenya. You can find further details on entry requirements for Kenya, advice on local laws and customs, health considerations, tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British Embassy in Kenya. The information is regularly updated making it a valuable resource to get the latest travel advice and information on Kenya for both business and leisure travellers. For more information please see: Kenya Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
There is a visa requirement for nationals of EU member states and for US and Canadian nationals. Please note, visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Kenya Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business dress is usually conservative, can be less formal depending on business area. The usual greeting is with a handshake, there is a lot of bureaucracy and business deals can seem to take a long time to complete, patience may be needed here particularly when dealing with state agencies and organisations. People are usually addressed with their title.
Travel Advice and Tips
Most trips to Kenya for both business visitors and tourists are likely to go without incident provided sensible and appropriate precautions are taken. There are incidents of robbery and car-jackings, it is important not to show any valuables in public and bring attention to yourself. The areas close to the border with Somalia and the north of Kenya are prone to banditry, when travelling outside established places seek advice first to avoid trouble. Travelling at night is not advised, it is important to always remain alert and vigilant to your surroundings and environment to ensure you avoid any incidents.
Travel Checklist: See our Travellers Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: It is recommended you check with your GP for up to date advice on whether you require any travel vaccinations up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%
Hours of Business:
For Businesses:
08.30 to 12.30 then 14.00 to 16.30 Monday to Friday
08.30 to 12.00/12.30 Saturdays (Private Businesses)
For Banks:
09.00 to 15.00 Monday to Friday
09.00 to 11.00 Saturdays
NOTE: In Mombasa businesses open half and hour later and close half and hour earlier than is shown above.
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
January 1: New Year's Day
April 6: Good Friday
April 9: Easter Monday
May 1: Labour Day
June 1: Madaraka Day (National Day)
August 19: Eid al Fitr
October 10: Moi Day
October 20: Kenyatta Day
December 12: Jamhuri (National Day)
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Boxing Day
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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
