kenyan
n. countablen. a person from Kenya or someone who has Kenyan citizenship.
n. a native or inhabitant of Kenya, or a person of Kenyan descent.
The winner of the marathon is a famous Kenyan.
As a proud Kenyan, she often shares stories about the diverse cultures and landscapes of her home country.
The delegation included a prominent Kenyan who spoke eloquently about the economic developments currently transforming the East African region.
From Kenya + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usage
When referring to the people of the nation collectively, it is often used with the definite article ('the Kenyans').
Last updated May 3, 2026