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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 12, 2000 · They speak the Bantu Kikuyu language. With a population of 8.1 million as of 2019, they account for nearly 17% of Kenya's total population. The term Kikuyu is derived from …

May 22, 2025 · Kikuyu, also known as Gikuyu or Agikuyu, are Bantu-speaking people who dwell near Mount Kenya in the highlands of south-central Kenya. The Kikuyu ethnic group totalled …

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 …

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. …

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