KE

The Republic of Kenya

Kenya

Kenya is a country in Africa that is home to 53,771,000 people. It is also home to 61 living indigenous languages. One of these, Swahili, is an official language of the country. Kenya was also home to 1 indigeneous language that is now extinct. In addition, 7 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. One of these, English, is also an official language of the country. In formal education, 8 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    53,771,000

    people

    61

    living languages

    82%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 18
    2. 37
    3. 6
    4. 1

Kenya has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.