 LANGUAGES |
| KI-SWAHILI |
This language, originating on the east African coast is the national language and is spoken as a second language by almost all Kenyans.
| ENGLISH |
Is the official language and is widely spoken and
taught in all schools. It is the medium of instruction
in all universities. |
| TRIBAL LANGUAGES |
Each group has their own language; some 45 languages (not dialects) are spoken in Kenya and for most Kenyans their mother tongue is their tribal language. On the whole Kenyans speak a total of three languages.
| ASIAN LANGUAGES |
Because of the large Asian population, who are descendants from their great grandparents that arrived to build the railway from Mombasa to Kampala, the various Indian dialects are still spoken. Nevertheless they are not considered official languages as they are only spoken within the Indian community. |
