Greetings in Kenya. In Kenya there are a number of different church greetings based on one's location and culture. In Nairobi, Kenya - which is a mix of cultures - 1). Men greet men with simple and strong handshakes. If close friends after a long absence, it might include a high hug with double bob of heads on either side which maintaining the handshake; 2). For women that is also the same, although hugs may also be more common if friendship is fairly close; 3). For men to women, it is usually a handshake.