Christianity in Kenya

Christianity is the largest and dominant religion in Kenya, introduced in the 19th century by European missionaries and later spreading rapidly through education and healthcare institutions. According to the 2019 Population and Housing Census, 85.5% of Kenyans identify as Christians. Among them, Protestants account for 33.4%, Catholics 20.6%, Evangelical churches 20.4%, and African Instituted Churches about 7.0%. Christianity is most concentrated in the Mount Kenya region, Western, and Nyanza areas, where it remains central to cultural life, social organization, and political mobilization.

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