Religion in Kenya

Religion in Kenya (2019 census)
  1. Protestantism (33.4%)
  2. Catholicism (20.6%)
  3. Evangelicalism (20.4%)
  4. African-initiated church (7%)
  5. Other Christian (4.1%)
  6. Islam (10.9%)
  7. Other religion (1.8%)
  8. No religion/Do not know/Did not state (1.8%)

Christianity is the dominant religion in Kenya, adhered to by an estimated 85.5% of the total population. Islam is the second largest religion in Kenya, practiced by 10.9 percent of Kenyans. Other faiths practiced in Kenya are Baháʼí, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions.

Kenya is a secular state and freedom of religion is enshrined in the nation's constitution. Christmas and Easter are recognised as public holidays.

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