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View contact details and general information for some of the leading hotels and resorts in Kenya.

In business meetings across Kenya it is customary to exchange greetings and shake hands. As relationships and networking are important in the business community, it is common to open a meeting by engaging in casual discussion about health, family and travel. The host will generally indicate when the business discussion should commence.

Although largely rural and modestly sized, Kisii County offers significant scope for growth over the medium and long term, thanks to planned infrastructure spending and a growing population. Following the passage of devolution in 2010, the county has sought to translate its strong agricultural base into more value-added sectors such as agro-processing, branding and...

Located at the heart of Kenya, Meru has a rich history dating back many centuries. The name of the region is derived from mieru – “quiet forests” – and was coined by the Masai people in reference to Meru’s forested regions of Imenti and Tigania.

A historic transition is under way in Kenya that could have profound implications for its economy: as part of the implementation of its 2010 constitution, the national government is devolving about a third of its powers and responsibilities to 47 newly created counties. The ultimate objective of the process is to usher in a more decentralised approach to public service...