In Kenya, religion is somewhat diverse. Kenyans are given the right to choose any religion, as it is stated in the constitution. Almost 2/3rds of the people in Kenya are Christian. This is very similar to the American rate, which is around 3/4ths.
Muslim is also a fairly large religion in Kenya, including Sunni and Shīʿites. In America, Muslims make up anywhere from 3-7 million people. Around one-third of the Muslims in America are also African American, having converted in the past few decades.
Also, a somewhat small amount of people in Kenya are Jewish.
Kenya seems to be very similar to America in diversity of religions, with Christianity as the predominant religion. Freedom of religion in Kenya is somewhat questionable, even though (as said earlier) it is stated in their constitution.
Although some of the numbers concerning religion in Kenya are similar to the numbers in America, it is very different. Traditional African religious practices remain, even after some Kenyans convert to Christianity. Mostly all Kenyans believe in an eternal creator, and some participate in witchcraft and sorcery. Some religious groups believe in ghosts and spirits, and feel that pleasing them will bring success. This is somewhat similar to most religions, as the main goal is ultimately pleasing an omnipotent being.
Sources:
http://ipsnews.net/interna.asp?idnews=18853
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/315078/Kenya#tab=active~checked%2Citems~checked&title=Kenya%20--%20Britannica%20Online%20Encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Kenya
http://www.africa.upenn.edu/NEH/kreligion.htm
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