Country guide
Kenya Business etiquette and meeting customs
Africa/Nairobi
What kind of meeting?
Moderate punctuality
A few minutes late is tolerated, but let people know if you'll be later.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration45-60 min
Communication StyleFriendly, respectful
Greeting StyleHandshake
Daily Schedule
Work Hours08:00 – 17:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner19:00 – 20:00
Sleep23:00 – 07:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business formal
Tone
Professional, respectful
- ·English and Swahili are both used in business settings
- ·Nairobi tech culture is increasingly Western-style
- ·Respect for elders and seniority guides meetings
General Tips
- ·Some flexibility in timing
- ·Respect for elders and seniority
- ·English is widely used in business
- ·Nairobi is a growing tech hub — more Western-style meetings
Cultural Notes
- ·EAT timezone (UTC+3)
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