Kenya gained independence from British rule in 1963. The population is over 41 million people who speak English, Kiswahili, and other indigenous languages. Christianity and Islam are the major religions. Uhuru Kenyatta has been president since 2013. Kenya has a mixed legal system and its economy has experienced real GDP growth of over 5% annually in recent years. Some key issues facing Kenya include poverty, corruption, and refugee crises from neighboring countries like Somalia.