Pendembu is a town in Kailahun District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. The town population was 7,243 at the 2004 census. The majority of Pendembu's population are from the Mende ethnic group. The most widely spoken languages are Mende and Krio. The town is widely known for being the birthplace of former President of Sierra Leone Ahmad Tejan Kabbah. Kailahun District is a district in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. The district has a population of 395,957 . Its capital is Kailahun and the largest city is Segbwema. Other major towns in the District include Pendembu and Koindu.