Kikuyu Ethnic Group
Definition
The Kikuyu are the largest ethnic group in Kenya, making up about 22% of the population. They played a significant role in Kenya's struggle for independence.
Analogy
Think of the Kikuyu as one of the main characters in a movie - they've had a significant role to play in Kenya's history, particularly its fight for independence from British rule.
Related terms
Ethnicity: This refers to social groups that share a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like.
Nationalism: Nationalism is an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state.
Post-colonialism: Post-colonialism refers to political or cultural conditions seen as resulting from the decolonization of a country by its former colonial ruler.
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