Demographics of Kenya - Wikipedia
WEBThe largest native ethnic groups were the Kikuyu (8,148,668), Luhya (6,820,000), Kalenjin (6,358,113), Luo (5,066,966), Kamba (4,663,910), Somalis (2,780,502), Kisii (2,703,235), Mijikenda (2,488,691), Meru (1,975,869), Maasai (1,189,522), and Turkana (1,016,174).
Largest Ethnic Groups In Kenya - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 18, 2019 · The prominent ethnic groups include the Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, Kalenjin, Kamba, and Meru peoples. These major ethnic groups occupy most government positions and other senior positions in Kenya. Small African tribes, Asians, Arabs, and Europeans make up ethnic minority groups.
Kenya - Ethnic Groups, Wildlife, Tourism | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Ethnic groups and languages. The African peoples of Kenya, who constitute virtually the entire population, are divided into three language groups: Bantu, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic. Bantu is by far the largest, and its speakers are mainly concentrated in the southern third of the country.
The 47 Tribes of Kenya: List and details about Kenya's Ethnic Groups
WEBJul 14, 2023 · Kenya's ethnic diversity is one of its defining characteristics, with over 40 tribes coexisting within its borders. Each tribe brings its unique language, customs, and traditions, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of Kenyan culture.
Kenya: population by ethnic group - Statista
WEBKikuyu was the largest ethnic group in Kenya, accounting for 17 percent of the country's population in 2019. Native to Central Kenya, the Kikuyu constitute a Bantu group with more than eight...
Ethnic Affiliation - Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
WEBMar 22, 2013 · It is the principal agency of the Government for collecting, analysing and disseminating statistical data in Kenya and the custodian of official statistical information. KNBS Newsletter Signup. Locations. Contacts. Tribe/ Nationality Total KENYA TOTAL 38,610,097 KENYA (SO STATED) 610,122 BASUBA 139,271 EMBU 324,092 KAMBA 3,893,157 KIKUYU ...
Demographics of Kenya - statistics & facts | Statista
WEBDec 21, 2023 · Kenya has a diverse population, formed by over 40 different native ethnic groups. Furthermore, some 1.1 million international migrants live on Kenyan territory, while nearly 490 thousand...
East Africa Living Encyclopedia - University of Pennsylvania
WEBKenya -- Ethnic Groups. There are over 70 distinct ethnic groups in Kenya, ranging in size from about seven million Kikuyu to about 500 El Molo who live on the shore of Lake Turkana. Kenya's ethnic groups can be divided into three broad linguistic groupsBantu, Nilotic and Cushite.
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Kenya - ETH Z
WEBKenya consists of over 40 ethnic groups. Five communities (the Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, Kalenjin, and Kamba) each make up more than 10 percent of the population. The country covers eight regions, and regional divisions largely coincide with ethnic divisions.
Kenya Ethnic groups - Demographics - IndexMundi
WEBSep 18, 2021 · Ethnic groups: Kikuyu 17.1%, Luhya 14.3%, Kalenjin 13.4%, Luo 10.7%, Kamba 9.8%, Somali 5.8%, Kisii 5.7%, Mijikenda 5.2%, Meru 4.2%, Maasai 2.5%, Turkana 2.1%, non-Kenyan 1%, other 8.2% (2019 est.) Definition: This entry provides an ordered listing of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of …
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