The Kikuyu (also Agĩkũyũ/ Gĩkũyũ) are a Bantu ethnic group native to Central Kenya. At a population of 8,148,668 as of 2019, they account for 17.13% of the total population of Kenya, making them …

Kikuyu, Bantu-speaking people who live in the highland area of south-central Kenya, near Mount Kenya. In the late 20th century the Kikuyu numbered more than 4,400,000 and formed the largest ethnic …

The Kikuyu (also known as Agikuyu) are a central Bantu community. They share common ancestry with the Embu, Kamba, Tharaka, Meru and Mbeere. Traditionally they inhabited the area around Mount...

Apr 30, 2021 · The Kikuyu people (aka Gikuyu or Agikuyu) are a Bantu-speaking people who occupied territory in what is today central Kenya in East Africa from the 17th century onwards. They …

Aug 22, 2025 · Learn about the Kikuyu people of Kenya, their history, culture, and traditions. Discover their Mount Kenya origins, farming heritage, and lasting influence in modern Kenya.

Dec 29, 2009 · Discover the Kikuyu Tribe's history, administration, creation myth, House of Mumbi, nine clans, the role of women, language, and more.

The Kikuyu are Bantu and actually came into Kenya during the Bantu migration. They include some families from all the surrounding people and can be identified with the Kamba, the Meru, the Embu …

The Kikuyu people speak the Kikuyu language, which belongs to the Bantu language family. Kikuyu is one of the most widely spoken languages in Kenya and is recognized as one of the national …

The Kikuyu people are the largest ethnic group in Kenya, constituting about 23% of the country's population, with a significant presence in the highlands near Mount Kenya, which they refer to as …

Apr 4, 2018 · Kikuyu culture is deeply rooted in traditions, oral history, and respect for ancestors. Marriage among the Kikuyu follows elaborate customs that unite families and honour heritage. The …