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 Kenya's largest ethnic group. [1] The term Kikuyu is the Swahili borrowing of the autonym Gĩkũyũ (Gikuyu pronunciation: [ɣèkòjóꜜ])

Kikuyu is a town in Kiambu County, Kenya, which grew from a settlement of colonial missionaries. The town is located about 20 km (12 mi) northwest of central Nairobi. It is about 20 minutes from Nairobi via a number of routes, including a dual carriage road,the Southern Bypass and has a railway station on the Mombasa – Malaba Railway Line.

Jan 27, 2025 · 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 group in Kenya, approximately 20 percent of the total population.

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 established themselves primarily as agriculturalists around Mount Kenya and the Highlands.

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...

Discover the religious beliefs and origin story of the Kikuyu community. The Kikuyu people traditionally believed in a supreme being (Ngai), who lived on Mount Kenya. The name ' Ngai ',...

Apr 4, 2018 · Read on to find out the varied traditions, rituals, ceremonies and lifestyle of one the Kikuyu tribe of Kenya. Kikuyu are the largest ethnic tribe of Kenya and they are also the most popular. They make up to 27 percent of the country’s total population. This tribe is also popularly known as Agikuyu or Gikuyu.

Dec 29, 2017 · The Kikuyu are the largest single ethnic tribe in Kenya, making up 22% of the country’s population. It is believed that the Kikuyu people migrated from Lake Chad to East Africa in 1000 AD, settling in the fertile central highlands of Kenya and engaging in farming.

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 and the Chuka.

Oct 17, 2024 · Kenya is renowned for its rich cultural diversity, and the Kikuyu, the largest ethnic group in the country, has played a pivotal role in shaping its history, politics, and economy. Known for their strong agricultural roots, resilience, and adaptability, the Kikuyu have preserved their traditional practices while embracing modernity.