Kenya

The Republic of Kenya, or Kenya ({{IPA2|?k?nj?}}), is a country in East Africa. It borders Ethiopia on the north, Somalia on the north-east, Tanzania on the south, Uganda on the west, and Sudan on the northwest, with the Indian Ocean on the southeast.

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Kenya

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Kenya is a country of great ethnic diversity. Tension between the various groups accounts for many of Kenya's problems. During the early 1990s, clashes killed thousands and left tens of thousands homeless. Ethnically split opposition groups allowed the regime of Daniel arap Moi, in power from 1978 until 2002, to be re-elected for four terms, with the election in 1997 being marred by violence and fraud.

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1990s - Daniel arap Moi - 1978 - 2002 - 1997

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Ethnic groups: Kĩkũyũ 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 15%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Ameru 6%, other African 12%, non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%

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Kĩkũyũ - Luhya - Luo - Kalenjin - Kamba - Kisii - Ameru - Arab

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Religious affiliation: Various Protestant 38%, Roman Catholic 28%, Muslim 6%, Traditional Religions 22%. Others include Hinduism, Jainism & Bahai.

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Protestant - Roman Catholic - Muslim

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See also: List of cities in Kenya, Maasai.

Related Topics:
List of cities in Kenya - Maasai

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