Alternate Names: Kese, Kikisi
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 62% with Pangwa ,, 55% with Kinga ,, 53% with Sangu ,, 52% with Vwanji ,, and 47% with Bena ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 10,200 (2001). Ethnic population: 18,000.
Language Use: Vigorous in heartland area. All ages. Also use Swahili [swh].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 0%.
Writing System: Unwritten
Nation of Origin: Tanzania
Other Comments: Different from Kisii , (Gusii) of Kenya. Christian, traditional religion.