Kenya

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  • Never hunt in Kenya. Hunting is prohibited in this country --Mercy
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  • Kenya has over 42 tribes, each with distinct culture and language. Do not ridicule or talk negatively about a particular tribe, culture, or practices since it can be perceived negatively and you can be termed as an enemy. --Vincent Nyoike
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  • It is immoral to wear short clothes in front of elders in Kenyan culture. Do not wear short clothes when you know you are going to meet elderly people. You can be viewed as an immoral person. --Vincent Nyoike
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  • Do not argue with elders or interrupt them. When talking to elders, if you differ with their opinion, do not argue with them. Keep your ideas to yourself and just agree with them. --Vincent Nyoike
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  • The head of the family has a specific seat. When you visit a Kenyan family, do not sit down until you are shown where to sit. There is usually a seat reserved for the head of the family. --Vincent Nyoike
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  • In kenya, When someone says hi to you especially at the coastal region, Just respond to avoid unnecessary dramas. --Zack Ochieng
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  • Do Not Ask Everyone If They Run --Joseph
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  • A handshake is a form of greetings in Kenya. In Kenyan culture, you should not pass elderly people without greeting them. --Vincent Nyoike
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  • Do not enter the public transport if you dont like noise. The matatu culture in Kenya allow loud music, its like a moving club. --Joseph
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  • Do not say no to food or drink from an elderly person. Food or drink is a sign of hospitality and generosity. --Vincent Nyoike
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  • The official language for Kenya is English and Swahili, though we have other languages. --Joseph
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  • Tea and milk is the most common beverage in many Kenyan homes. When visiting a family, make sure to bring them tea leaves and milk. --Vincent Nyoike
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  • Make sure to pay a dowry before marrying a girl in Kenya. Otherwise, you will be fined if you pay a dowry after marrying. --Vincent Nyoike
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  • Gifts are highly appreciated. When going to visit friends, do not go empty-handed. Carry with you some shopping like sugar, bread, milk or tea leaves. --Vincent Nyoike
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  • Kenya is home to the Big Five. When you visit Kenya explore the numerous game parks to see the Big Five --Mercy
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  • In Kenyan culture, titles are important. You should address people by their professional titles like Teacher, Doctor, or Lawyer. --Vincent Nyoike
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  • Kenya has 68 different tribes with 68 different languages, but the official language is Swahili. --Mercy
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  • The staple food in Kenya is cereals like maize, sorghum, millet, and beans. When you visit Kenya, make sure to at least visit a farm during the planting or harvesting season. --Vincent Nyoike
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  • You're sure to find the fastest land animal in Kenya. With speeds of up to 120 km/h, the cheetah is the fastest-moving animal on land in the world. --Mercy
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  • In Kenya, communities thrive on cooperation between each other. Communities have a tendency of working together when times are tough or when there are problems affecting them. --John Njunge
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