Language:Kiswahili is the national language and English is the official language. The terms Swahili and Kiswahili are used interchangeably, though the term Swahili normally refers to the people while Kiswahili refers to the language. There are over 42 ethnic languages spoken, including Kikuyu and Luo.
Religion:Mostly traditional but there is a sizeable Christian population (both Catholic and Protestant) and the majority of people living along the coast are Muslim
Government:
Republic. Gained independence from the UK in 1963.
Head of State:
President Emilio Mwai Kibaki since 2002.
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Raila Odinga since 2008.
Religion:Mostly traditional but there is a sizeable Christian population (both Catholic and Protestant) and the majority of people living along the coast are Muslim
Government:
Republic. Gained independence from the UK in 1963.
Head of State:
President Emilio Mwai Kibaki since 2002.
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Raila Odinga since 2008.
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