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The Akamba belong to the Bantu community and traditionally lived in the eastern region in Kenya. They speak Kikamba language and are closely related in language and culture to the Agikuyu, Aembu, Ambeere and Ameru. A majority of the Akamba are found in Machakos, Makueni, Kitui and Mwingi Counties, an area called Ukambani, while some are found in the coastal region. Some are also live in Uganda, Tanzania and Paraguay.