Kenya's Business SENSE by yourDragonXi Δ 4nd of January 2014

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Why Kenya?
ξ is the most developed economy in Eastern Africa
ξ with a nominal 2007 gross domestic product (GDP) of US$29.3 billion, it is also the economic, commercial and logistical hub of the entire region
ξ estimated population is 37,953,838
ξ features an extensive infrastructure, a strong entrepreneurial tradition
ξ population is extraordinarily well educated, English-speaking and multi-lingual
ξ is a very young country
ξ nearly 50 percent of the population is under the age of 15
ξ an estimated 46 % of Kenyans live below the poverty line
ξ GDP per capita is about US$478

ξ strengths include its human resources, natural assets and strategic location
ξ the economy registered highly respectable growth rates of 4.9 percent, 5.8 percent and 6.1 percent in 2004, 2005 and 2006 respectively
ξ in 2007, the economy is believed to have grown at 7 %
ξ the government has taken steps to enhance Kenya’s economic competitiveness, and democracy is flourishing

Nairobi
ξ the capital of Kenya
ξ is the undisputed transportation hub of Eastern and Central Africa
ξ is the largest city between Cairo and Johannesburg

The Port of Mombasa
ξ is the most important deep water port in the region
ξ supplies the shipping needs of more than a dozen countries,
ξ despite stubborn deficiencies in equipment, inefficiency and petty corruption

Best Prospects
ξ Telecommunications Equipment
ξ Agricultural Machinery and Equipment
ξ Computers and Peripherals
ξ Construction Equipment
ξ Aircraft and Aircraft Parts
ξ Agricultural Chemicals
ξ Educational Services
ξ Medical Equipment
ξ Cosmetics
ξ Electrical Power Systems
ξ Agricultural Sector

Kenya at a Glance
ξ Location: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania
ξ Area: Total: 528,650 sq km; Land: 562,950 sq km; Water: 13,400 sq km
ξ Climate: Varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior
ξ Population: 37,953,838 (July 2008 est.)
ξ Languages: English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
ξ Government Type: Republic
ξ GDP (purchasing power parity): $58.88 billion (2007 est.)
ξ GDP Real Growth Rate: 7 percent (2007 est.)
ξ GDP by Sector: Agriculture: 23.8 percent; industry 16.7 percent; 59.5 percent (2007 est.)
ξ Labor Force: 11.85 million (2005 est.)
ξ Principal Exports: Food and beverages, manufactured goods, petroleum products, chemicals, textiles
ξ Main Imports: Machinery, transport equipment, fuels, chemicals

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~ Obama and Kenya

Obama and Africa
ξ Africa has been rooting for Obama from the very moment he announced he was running for president of the U.S.
ξ the election victory of the son of a Kenyan father was being celebrated and savored all over the continent.
ξ in Kenya, the villagers of Kogelo, who are neighbors of the Obama family, had offered 10 bulls for a feast
ξ Food is the greatest gift in what is some of the most fertile farmland in all of Kenya,
ξ where mangos, bananas, corn and tomatoes grow among red-budded flame trees.
ξ Sarah Obama, 86, is the paternal grandmother of the president-elect and a farmer herself.
ξ Obama's Kenyan sister is Ouma
ξ Sarah Obama plans to attend the inauguration in January
ξ Ouma Obama added, they don't expect life to change much with an Obama in the White House
ξ "As a family … we support Barack but we have no expectations.
ξ Because we are very, very clear that this is something he's doing in America and that he's an American president," she said.

ξ The area of southwestern Kenya where the Obama family lives is home to the Luo tribe.
ξ So far in Kenya, there has never been a Luo president.
ξ For years, people have said that a Luo had a better chance of becoming president of the United States than the president of Kenya.
ξ Apparently, they were right.

ξ The feeling throughout Africa is that Obama has an open mind and will cooperate with other countries and continents.
ξ Among some Africans, there are great hopes and expectations that an Obama administration will help the world's poorest continent.
ξ Many in Zimbabwe praised Obama for an inspirational and peaceful campaign,
ξ galvanizing young people to vote and advocating national unity and togetherness.
ξ In a divided country that witnessed pre- and post-election violence this year,
ξ Obama's message of hope, harmony and change was poignant.

ξ South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, added his letter of congratulations to the flood of messages
ξ reaching America's first black president-elect, Obama, from all over the world.
ξ Wishing Obama strength and fortitude as he faces the challenges ahead, Mandela wrote:
ξ "Your victory has demonstrated that no person anywhere in the world should not dare to dream of wanting to change the world for a better place.
ξ We applaud your commitment to supporting the cause of peace and security around the world.
ξ We trust that you will also make it the mission of your presidency to combat the scourge of poverty and disease everywhere."

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