Rahim Tabet | Februari 23, 2016 |
Kenya
Kenya had 45,010,056 inhabitants in July 2014. The population density is 70 inhabitants per km2. The spatial distribution of the population is very uneven: approximately three quarters of the population is concentrated in 10% of the total land area. The most densely populated areas south and southwest and the coastal strip along the Indian Ocean. Large areas of Kenya are practically empty. Ca. three-quarters of Kenya has a population density of less than 10 inhabitants per km2. Only 24% of the population lived in urban areas. Nairobi has about 3.5 million inhabitants.
The annual population growth was between 1970 and 1990 averaged 3.8%, among the highest growth rates in the world. Between 1990 and 1994 was slightly decreased 3.4% per year. In 2014, the population stood at 2.11%. The average life expectancy at birth is about 65 years for women and 62.1 years for men approx. The population structure with a large percentage of children is typical of a developing country which is additionally badly affected by AIDS.
The population in 2014 is between 0-14 years is 42.1%, between 15 and 64 years 55.2% and the number of people over 65 is 2.7%. Birth and death rates (2014) respectively 28.27 and 7.00.
Africans constitute 99% of the total population.
The 45 million people living in Kenya are among about forty different ethnic groups. Africans from all corners of the continent living in Kenya with small but often influential descendants of immigrants from Europe and Asia.
Following are some of the major nations are outlined:
Kikuyu (approximately 22% of the population)
The Kikuyu are the largest ethnic group in Kenya. They live mainly in the fertile lands of central Kenya as farmers. It is not only good farmers, but also talented traders and entrepreneurs. Many Kikuyu live in Nairobi and hold that key business and political positions. Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya, was a Kikuyu. Subgroups are Embu, ndia and Mbeere.
Luo (ca. 14%)
The Luo are the second largest tribe in Kenya. They live mainly in the vicinity of Lake Victoria and in North and South Nyanza, and live there on agriculture and fisheries. They also occupy important positions in politics. Known leaders of the Luo were Tom Mboya and Oginga Odinga.
Maasai (1.5%)
The Maasai live in the south of the country and is the most famous tribe in Kenya. It is still a pastoral people, proud of their ancient traditions. Thus, the number of cattle they own the most important for them, not the quantity of milk or meat yield animals. The possession of land the Maasai do not care.
Mijikenda (about 5%)
The Mijikenda now live in the Kilifi- and Kwale districts. They are divided into nine groups, including the Digo, Kauma, Kamba, Duruma and known as the Giriama tribe, who are especially known for their dancing and their music.
Turkana (about 1.3%)
The Turkana in northwestern Kenya and live like true nomads, they still roam between Lake Turkana and the Rift Valley along the border with Uganda. The Turkana consist Nimonia who live in the forest areas, and the Nocuro that inhabit the savannas. The tribes are divided into about 20 clans, the "ategerin".
Among the Turkana also includes the El Molo people, who consisted of only 538 members in the census of 1979, making it the smallest nation of Kenya.
Samburu
The Samburu live in northern Kenya and some culture and language concerns related to the Maasai. This pastoral people still live as before and also the lifestyle has barely changed. The wealth of a family is measured by the number of cattle, goats and camels that they own.
Rendille
The Rendille live on the southeastern shores of Lake Turkana and are related to the Somali. The Rendille live in semi-permanent settlements where they provide befor a bounding herds of camels, goats and sheep.
Boran
The Boran are shepherds who live in the Turkana region. They are related to the Koesjieten of southern Ethiopia.
Akamba (about 11%)
The Akamba live east of Nairobi towards the Tsavo National Park. Hundreds of years ago they moved here, looking for food. They were traders, among others in ivory.
Subgroups are Kitui, Masaku and Mumoni.
Gusii (about 6%)
The Gusii inhabit an area in the western highlands east of Lake Victoria. This Bantu-speaking tribe living amid Nilotisch speaking tribes. They are mainly farmers.
Kalenjin (about 12%)
The Kalenjin populate the western edge of the Rift Valley, among others around Mount Elgon. It used to be a shepherd people, now are mainly farmers. Among the Kalenjin includes the Tugen, the nation where President Moi belonged. Arab descendants.
The Arabs, in particular from the Sultanate of Oman, settled from around the 8th century on the coast of Kenya and mingled soon with the indigenous Bantu population. Here the Swahili culture ensued that still accounts for a large part of the coastal population. Most Kenyan Muslims belong to the Sunni direction.
Subgroups are Bajun, Siyu, Pate, Mvita, Fundi, Shela, Ozi, Vumba and Amu.
Asians and Europeans
Approximately 1.5% of the Kenyan population are descendants of Asian and European immigrants. They work mainly in industry and commerce and usually live in large cities. Most European ancestors arrived in the 19th century within the country. Asian ancestors (about 32,000) came mainly from India (Gujarat and Punjab) and were at the end of the 19th century (1896-1901) used in the construction of the railway Mombasa-Kisumu. Centuries of these there were intensive contacts with Indian merchants, however, when rarely settled in Kenya. Wholesale and retail trade is largely in the hands of this population. Apart from the Indian side there are also small Chinese and Japanese populations.
The annual population growth was between 1970 and 1990 averaged 3.8%, among the highest growth rates in the world. Between 1990 and 1994 was slightly decreased 3.4% per year. In 2014, the population stood at 2.11%. The average life expectancy at birth is about 65 years for women and 62.1 years for men approx. The population structure with a large percentage of children is typical of a developing country which is additionally badly affected by AIDS.
The population in 2014 is between 0-14 years is 42.1%, between 15 and 64 years 55.2% and the number of people over 65 is 2.7%. Birth and death rates (2014) respectively 28.27 and 7.00.
Africans constitute 99% of the total population.
The 45 million people living in Kenya are among about forty different ethnic groups. Africans from all corners of the continent living in Kenya with small but often influential descendants of immigrants from Europe and Asia.
Following are some of the major nations are outlined:
Kikuyu (approximately 22% of the population)
The Kikuyu are the largest ethnic group in Kenya. They live mainly in the fertile lands of central Kenya as farmers. It is not only good farmers, but also talented traders and entrepreneurs. Many Kikuyu live in Nairobi and hold that key business and political positions. Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya, was a Kikuyu. Subgroups are Embu, ndia and Mbeere.
The Luo are the second largest tribe in Kenya. They live mainly in the vicinity of Lake Victoria and in North and South Nyanza, and live there on agriculture and fisheries. They also occupy important positions in politics. Known leaders of the Luo were Tom Mboya and Oginga Odinga.
Maasai (1.5%)
The Maasai live in the south of the country and is the most famous tribe in Kenya. It is still a pastoral people, proud of their ancient traditions. Thus, the number of cattle they own the most important for them, not the quantity of milk or meat yield animals. The possession of land the Maasai do not care.
Mijikenda (about 5%)
The Mijikenda now live in the Kilifi- and Kwale districts. They are divided into nine groups, including the Digo, Kauma, Kamba, Duruma and known as the Giriama tribe, who are especially known for their dancing and their music.
Turkana (about 1.3%)
The Turkana in northwestern Kenya and live like true nomads, they still roam between Lake Turkana and the Rift Valley along the border with Uganda. The Turkana consist Nimonia who live in the forest areas, and the Nocuro that inhabit the savannas. The tribes are divided into about 20 clans, the "ategerin".
Among the Turkana also includes the El Molo people, who consisted of only 538 members in the census of 1979, making it the smallest nation of Kenya.
Samburu
The Samburu live in northern Kenya and some culture and language concerns related to the Maasai. This pastoral people still live as before and also the lifestyle has barely changed. The wealth of a family is measured by the number of cattle, goats and camels that they own.
Rendille
The Rendille live on the southeastern shores of Lake Turkana and are related to the Somali. The Rendille live in semi-permanent settlements where they provide befor a bounding herds of camels, goats and sheep.
Boran
The Boran are shepherds who live in the Turkana region. They are related to the Koesjieten of southern Ethiopia.
Akamba (about 11%)
The Akamba live east of Nairobi towards the Tsavo National Park. Hundreds of years ago they moved here, looking for food. They were traders, among others in ivory.
Subgroups are Kitui, Masaku and Mumoni.
The Gusii inhabit an area in the western highlands east of Lake Victoria. This Bantu-speaking tribe living amid Nilotisch speaking tribes. They are mainly farmers.
Kalenjin (about 12%)
The Kalenjin populate the western edge of the Rift Valley, among others around Mount Elgon. It used to be a shepherd people, now are mainly farmers. Among the Kalenjin includes the Tugen, the nation where President Moi belonged. Arab descendants.
Subgroups are Bajun, Siyu, Pate, Mvita, Fundi, Shela, Ozi, Vumba and Amu.
Asians and Europeans
Approximately 1.5% of the Kenyan population are descendants of Asian and European immigrants. They work mainly in industry and commerce and usually live in large cities. Most European ancestors arrived in the 19th century within the country. Asian ancestors (about 32,000) came mainly from India (Gujarat and Punjab) and were at the end of the 19th century (1896-1901) used in the construction of the railway Mombasa-Kisumu. Centuries of these there were intensive contacts with Indian merchants, however, when rarely settled in Kenya. Wholesale and retail trade is largely in the hands of this population. Apart from the Indian side there are also small Chinese and Japanese populations.
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