When a Kalenjin is so good at business, he is taunted that he or she has turned into a Kikuyu. The Kikuyus, of course, are known for the business acumen.
Very few Kalenjins take to business and for the following reasons;
Business is ‘exploitative’
Generally, most Kalenjins are socialist in nature. They do not want to take advantage of another. A word can spread that you sell your stuff at an exorbitant price and that will be the end of it. The profit one chases may be considered exploitative if one is selling it higher than he bought the item or items.
Kalenjins are generous
There a quote that says, 'do not mix friendship with the business'. However, that is not the case with Kalenjins. If a neighbour is short of a valuable commodity, the shopkeeper will not hesitate to give it on credit. After all, he or she is a neighbour and he can walk there any minute should they default.
The need for quick profits
If you go to the market, you will find that Kalenjin traders price their wares much higher than other tribes. Even though Kalenjins find profit chasing a little exploitative, the trader does not hesitate to price it a little higher than others. As a result, their wares do not sell and end up abandoning the business.
Business is for ‘others’
The general stereotype is that business is not a Kalenjin thing. They have left for others to pursue. The pursuit for profit can deter a Kalenjin since there is no surety of making profits. When another’s business collapses, it deters another from venturing.
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