1. George Barnes 33759 Period 9

2. Introduction to Kenya National name: Jamhuri ya Kenya President: Mwai Kibaki (2002) Population (2008 est.): 37,953,838 Kenya is a country in the east of Africa. It has a lot of parks and nature in this country. It also has a lot of heritage and culture too.

3. Map of Kenya

4. Tips on dress for your business meeting For men, wear a suit and tie. For a woman, wear a dress or suit, but make sure the skirt is below the knee. Women will not usually wear pants in a business meeting.

5. Gifts tips for a business meeting. 1.DON'T give or receive gifts with the left hand. Use the right hand only, or both hands for larger gifts. 2.DO give practical gifts. 3.DO wrap a present nicely. 4.DON'T give alcohol unless you are certain the recipient drinks.

6. Conversation Don’t Kiss or hold hands in public places. Do understand that Kenyans will often use metaphors, analogies, and stories when talking to you. Don’t speak loudly, although in more rural areas Kenyans may speak louder.

7. Environment Water pollution from urban and industrial wastes poses a environmental problem. About 42% of residents in rural areas and 88% of city people drink pure water.

8. Political Situation Incumbent president Mwai Kibaki declared on January 26, 2007 his intentions of running for re-election, even though he had previously declared at the 2002 elections that he needed only one term as president.

9. Government laws and regulations The Law of Kenya comprises over 500 individual Acts of Parliament and a host of rules and regulations made under the authority of Acts of Parliament, usually referred to as subsidiary legislation.

10. Import requirements All imports with f.o.b. value of more than $5,000 are subject to preshipment inspection (PSI) for quality, quantity, and price, and require a Clean Report of Findings by a government-appointed inspection agency. Imports; Tobacco:1/2 lb. of tobacco or 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars Alcohol:1 bottle Perfume: 1 pint