Kenyan Culture

The primary author of this profile was Chara Scroope, originally published 2018.
Nina Evason made subsequent updates and edits to Core Concepts, Kenyans in Australia and Population Statistics in August 2024.

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• Barsby, J. (2017). Kenya—Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (2nd ed.). Kuperard.
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• GPI Blog Team. (2023, February 15). The Language and Culture of Kenya. Globalization Partners International. https://www.globalizationpartners.com/2023/02/15/language-and-culture-of-kenya/
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• Institute for Development Studies. (2021). Afrobarometer Round 8, Survey in Kenya, 2019: Summary of results. University of Nairobi. https://www.afrobarometer.org/publication/summary-results-afrobarometer-round-8-survey-kenya-2019-0/
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• Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. (2022). Analytical Report on Migration (2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, Volume 8). https://www.knbs.or.ke/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2019-Kenya-population-and-Housing-Census-Analytical-Report-on-Migration.pdf
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• Lisa, A. (2017, September 29). Muslim Religion in Kenya. Classroom. https://classroom.synonym.com/muslim-religion-in-kenya-12087461.html
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• Transparency International. (2024). Corruption Perceptions Index 2023. https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2023
• UN DESA Population Division. (2024). World Population Prospects 2024, Online Edition [Data set]. United Nations Data Portal. https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
• UNCHR Kenya. (2024). Kenya June 2024 Operational Update [Situation Report]. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. https://www.unhcr.org/ke/what-we-do/reports-and-publications/kenya-operation-monthly-updates
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