9 - What most people don't know about Kenya's culture and traditions

In this episode I chat with a colleague from Kenya Stella Wangu Washira. We discuss insights into her personal and cultural background.Stella talks about how names are given in Kenya and the different tribes in this country. She also reflects on common misconceptions about Africa. We talk about the cultural diversity within Kenya and Africa. We finish with practical advice for Westerners traveling to and wanting to work in Kenya or with Kenyans. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Stella from Kenya00:28 Cultural Significance of Names01:09 Family and Naming Traditions01:36 Stella's Background and Profession02:54 Music and Cultural Exchange03:47 Adopting Cultural Habits04:46 Travel and Reading06:39 Misconceptions About Africa08:42 Language and Religion in Kenya15:00 Impact of Colonization on Culture18:09 The Significance of Names and Cultural Identity20:10 Language Barriers and Cultural Contexts22:10 Navigating Kenyan Accents and Communication28:32 Public Transport and Travel Tips in Kenya29:59 Work Culture and Social Norms in Kenya32:31 Respect and Cultural Sensitivity in Kenya33:58 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsNavigate Across Borders is a podcast where you hear about the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections. Who am?I’m Dotty, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.This podcast is on all major podcast platforms & YouTube. Access here:https://lnk.bio/navigate_across_borders https://linktr.ee/navigateacrossbordersSupport the show