Facts and figures

Although the official language of Kenya is English, Swahili is the national language. It is based on African Bantu languages with a smattering of Arabic, Portuguese and English words thrown in.

Population	33,800,000 (2005) [30,800,000 (2001) 29,549,000 (1999)]
Ethnic groups	Kikuyu (22%), Luhya (14%), Luo (13%), Kalenjin (12%), Kamba (11%), Meru (6%), Kisii (6%),Other African (15%), non-African (Asian, European and Arab) (1%)
Capital	Nairobi
Languages	English, Swahili, numerous indigenous languages
Religions	Protestant (45%), Roman Catholic (33%), Muslim (10%), traditional religions (10%), Other (2%)
Infant mortality rate	75 per 1000
Life expectancy	48 years (2005) [52 years (1998)]
Adults with HIV	1.2 million (2003)
Literacy	85% over 15 can read and write (2003)