Kenya's People

Kenya's population is overwhelmingly (97%) comprised of people of African descent, though that group is composed of over 70 different tribal groups. Among the most significant are the Kikuyu, Kamba, Gusii, Luhya, and Luo. Kenya's primary languages are English and Swahili, though regional tribal languages abound.

The current population of about 30 million people is made up of over forty ethnic groups. This ethnic diversity has created a very rich cultural way of life for the Kenyans.

The National language Kiswahili is spoken by a majority of Kenya. English is the Official Language and mostly spoken in the urban centres.