The Kikuyu language, also known as Gikuyu, is a Bantu language spoken primarily by the Kikuyu people in Kenya. It is one of the country's official languages and serves as a vital means of communication among the Kikuyu community. The language has a rich oral tradition, including proverbs, songs, and storytelling. Kikuyu is characterized by its unique phonetic system and grammatical structure. It uses a subject-verb-object word order and has a system of noun classes that affects verb conjugation and adjective agreement. Efforts are ongoing to promote and preserve the language through education and cultural initiatives.