Identifies common practices to be aware of when selling in this market, e.g., whether all sales material need to be in the local language.
Last Published: 8/13/2019

Catalogs, exhibitions and electronic product brochures serve as convenient starting points for both sellers and end-users. The Kenyan market prefers visual representation for most products, particularly technically detailed goods. Technical details are important in product brochures as they may also serve as references for maintenance. Written materials should supply both end-users and importers with up-to-date product information, including prices and the latest technological developments. U.S. firms should, where practical, use Kiswahili as a second language on flyers, with English as the primary (and official) business language. With mobile phone penetration at 88%, most telemarketing is focused on mobile phone users.
 

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