Language NameAkie
User Population250 in Tanzania (2016 K. Legere). Another 250 semi-speakers.
LocationManyara, Simiyu, and Tanga regions.
Alternate NamesAkiek, Okiek, “Il-Torobo” (pej.), “Kindorobo” (pej.)
Language UseLarger parts of the Akie ethnic community do no longer speak Akie, but speak Maasai [mas] or a Bantu language, such as Ngulu [ngp]. Adults only. Many shifting to Maasai [mas] (Sommer 1992). Many shifting to Swahili [swh] (Sommer 1992).
