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Major Ethnic Groups of Kenya

Maps showing the locations of major ethnic groups in Kenya

From Alistair Boddy-Evans, About.com

Kenya is home to a large number of ethnic groups, including the Kikuyu (the largest single group at around 22%), the Luo, and the Maasai. The population included three of the four major linguistic groups found in Africa: Bantu (approximately 67%), Nilotic (30%) and Cushitic (around 3%).

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Map showing location of the Kikuyu ethnic group in Kenya. © Alistair Boddy-EvansKikuyu Ethnic Group in KenyaMap showing location of the Luo ethnic group in Kenya and Tanzania. © Alistair Boddy-EvansLuo Ethnic Group in KenyaMap showing location of the Maasai ethnic group in Kenya and Tanzania. © Alistair Boddy-EvansMaasai Ethnic Group in Kenya
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