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| Population: | 31.6 million |
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| Urban Population: | 34% |
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| Major Ethnic and Linguistic Groups: | Kikuyu - 22%
Luhya - 14%
Luo - 13%
Kalenjin - 12%
Kamba - 11%
Meru - 6%
Kisii - 6%
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| Religions: | Protestant - 45%
Roman Catholic - 33%
Traditional beliefs - 10%
Muslim - 10%
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| Population Growth Rate: | 1.27% |
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| Life Expectancy: | 45.2 years |
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| Infant Mortality: | 63 per 1,000 live births |
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| Under Five Mortality: | 122 per 1,000 live births |
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| Maternal Mortality Rate: | 590 per 100,000 live births |
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| GNP Per Capita: | $340 |
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| Percentage of Literate Adult Males: | 91% |
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| Percentage of Literate Adult Females: | 80% |
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Percentage Population With Access
To Safe Drinking Water: | 57% |
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| Links: | CARE Canada: Kenya Project Information
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Country Description:
CARE began operations in Kenya in 1968. Since then, CARE has provided communities with humanitarian and development assistance that includes primary health care, education, small economic activity development, agriculture, and food and emergency relief. CARE Kenya's lead member is CARE Canada.
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