ii) PEOPLE OF KENYA
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Kenyan(s). Population (2004 est): 29.7 million. Annual growth rate (1996 est.): 2.4%.Ethnic groups: African--Kikuyu 21%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 11%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 5%. Non-African--Asian, European, Arab 1%.Religions: Indigenous beliefs 10%, Protestant 40%, Roman Catholic 30%, Muslim 20%.Languages: English, Swahili, more than 40 local ethnic languages. Education: Years compulsory--None, but first 8 years of primary school are provided through cost-sharing between government and parents. Attendance--73% for primary grades. Literacy (in English)--59%.Health: Infant mortality rate--115/1,000. Life expectancy--49 yrs. Work force (1.7million wage earners): Public sector 30%; private sector 70%. Informal sector workers--3.7 million. Services--45%; industry and commerce--35%; agriculture--20%.
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