Kenya

Languages:

Kenya, an East African nation, has English and Swahili as its official languages. English is used in administration, education, and formal communication, while Swahili serves as the national language and lingua franca, promoting unity among the diverse linguistic communities. The country is linguistically diverse, with over 40 indigenous languages spoken by various ethnic groups. Some of the most widely spoken native languages include Kikuyu, Luo, Luhya, and Kamba.

Religion:

Religion in Kenya is diverse, with the majority of the population adhering to Christianity (83.0%). Among Christians, Protestants constitute the largest group (47.7%), followed by Roman Catholics (23.4%) and other Christian denominations. Other significant religious communities include Muslims (11.2%), who are predominantly Sunni, and practitioners of traditional African religions (1.7%). The constitution guarantees freedom of religion, and the remaining portion of the population, approximately 2.4%, identifies as non-religious, atheist, or as having no specific religious affiliation.

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.)