1. Bantu
- The Bantu people are the largest ethnic group in Kenya, accounting for about 60% of the population.
- They are believed to have originated from West Africa and migrated to East Africa around 1,500 years ago.
- The Kikuyu, Luhya, Kamba, Mijikenda, and Meru are some of the major Bantu groups in Kenya.
2. Nilotic
- The Nilotic people are the second largest ethnic group in Kenya, accounting for about 30% of the population.
- They are believed to have originated from the Nile Valley and migrated to East Africa around 1,000 years ago.
- The Kalenjin, Maasai, Turkana, and Samburu are some of the major Nilotic groups in Kenya.
3. Cushitic
- The Cushitic people are the third largest ethnic group in Kenya, accounting for about 10% of the population.
- They are believed to have originated from the Horn of Africa and migrated to East Africa around 2,000 years ago.
- The Somali, Borana, Rendille, and Gabbra are some of the major Cushitic groups in Kenya.
In addition to these major groups, there are also several other smaller ethnic groups in Kenya, including the Taita, Taveta, Pokot, and El Molo.