Kiembu also known as Aembu or Embu is a language spoken in Embu county in Kenya by the Embu|Runyenjes people.
Kiembu language has approximately 500,000 native speakers.
The language has 2 dialects; Embu Proper and Mbeere.
Kiembu Language
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The Future of Kiembu Is In Our Hands
Every day, new words shape our world - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from climate change to social media.
While languages like English grow and adapt, what about Kiembu?
How do we explain quantum computing in Kiembu?
What's the word for 'cryptocurrency'?
Without action today, how will future generations express tomorrow's ideas in Kiembu?
The Choice Is Yours
If not you, who will keep Kiembu alive?
If not now, when will we start?
If not here, where will it happen?
This is our language. This is our responsibility.
Our Mission
We're building a living bridge between tradition and innovation - documenting and growing African languages for the digital age. Every word you contribute helps preserve our cultural heritage while preparing it for the future.
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