Ogiek Language

Ogiek also known as Okiek or Akiek is a critically endangered language spoken in Kenya and Tanzania by the Okiek people.

Ogiek language has approximately 70,000 native speakers.

The language has 3 dialects; Kinare, Sogoo and Akiek (AKie).

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