Abstract
This paper presents on the forms of Matrix Language and Embedded Language in Code Switching within a multilingual society, that is, Mwea East Sub-County, Kirinyaga County Kenya where eight languages are spoken. Information for the survey was collected using questionnaire sets distributed to 300 multilingual participants, who completed them. Audio tapes were also used to capture the code switching conversation in a natural setting. The data were examined within the sketch of Myers-Scotton’s Matrix Language Framework that is applicable in the identification of Matrix and Embedded language. The result of the investigation established that Code switching structures are systematic and not chaotic. This study hopes to provide insights on the code-switching phenomenon in a multilingual society. Additionally, the findings of this study will be of value for the development of code-switching studies in the structural area.
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