Today, the Kikuyu live a dynamic reality. They are largely farmers: they grow coffee, tea, maize, bananas and vegetables, especially in the fertile regions of Mount Kenya. Many live in urban areas, such as Nairobi, where they are active in commerce, education, healthcare and politics.
The family structure remains strong: the extended family and respect for elders continue to be core values.
Young Kikuyu are often trilingual: they speak Kikuyu, Swahili and English.
The younger generations face the challenge of reconciling modernity with their cultural roots.
Rites of passage such as initiation or marriage, agricultural ceremonies for sowing or harvesting are still celebrated, although often in forms adapted to contemporary society, accompanied by traditional dances and songs.
Kikuyu women are redefining their roles, combining traditional values with modern aspirations in education, professional and political spheres.
In the short video below, we have gathered some impressions from key people on the link between Kikuyu culture and the missionary proposal.
