The most educated tribes in Kenya have established beacons of knowledge and innovation, placing education as a key priority in their lives.
This is as the communities have recognized the power of education which in turn drives economic growth and shaping each and every individual.
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Thus the more a tribe is empowered with education, the better the quality of life.
Now, in this segment Times Digital has compiled the most educated tribes in Kenya.
List of the Most educated tribes in Kenya
Kikuyu
Known for their business minded nature, the Kikuyu community is also among the most educated tribes in Kenya.
In the education sector, the tribe has over 130 professors and 5600 PhD holders.
They have majorly focused in journalism, law and business professions.
Luo
The Luo are known for their eloquent and fluent English. Most people think that people from the Luo community have brilliant minds due to their love for fish.
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The tribe, based in the Nyanza region, has been able to produce very many degree holders and professors. Like the Kikuyus, Luo have also dominated in some of the major sectors in Kenya which include engineering, law and doctors among many more.
Kalenjin
The community from Rift Valley region is not only one of the largest in the country but also the most educated tribes in Kenya. In terms of education, the Kalenjin nation has produced a very huge number of degree and PhD holders.
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Most of them work as lawyers, engineers and tech experts in Kenya and even abroad.
Luhya
Kenya’s abaluhya people are extremely self driven and have a culture built by hard work.
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Besides being the largest community, they are also among the most educated tribes in Kenya. The Luhya community has produced several professors and multiple degree holders over the years.
Kamba
Kamba nation which is situated in the Eastern region, is undoubtedly one of the most educated tribes in Kenya. The Kamba has produced some of the well known scholars in the country including the late senator Mutula Kilonzo and former Governor Professor Kivutha Kibwana.
