Akie language

Endangered Kalenjin language of Tanzania

Summary

Akie is a Kalenjin language spoken in Tanzania. It is a moribund endangered language, with only a few elders who speak it. The Akie people have adopted Maasai and Swahili, and it was reported in 1981 that younger generations are becoming less fluent in Akie. No more than 200 people speak Akie as of 2015.

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5/14/2026, 5:17:06 AM

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