Orma

• cattle keeping is a central aspect of the life of the Orma people. All of life focuses on the welfare of the cattle.Their distinct breed of the white, long-horned zebu cattle are among the finest in Africa.
• The Orma are 99.9% Muslim.  They converted to Islam starting three or four generations ago.  They observe all the rites and festivals of Islam
• Special ceremonies surround the birth of children which starts with dedication of the child up to seven years of age
• Their wedding rituals are rich in Orma culture

Borana

• The Borana traditional dress is made from goat and sheepskins. Three sheep were needed to make a complete garment for a woman.
• For the majority of the members of the tribe, the staple diet is milk and meat and sometimes blood as other foods are considered Taboo
• Islam has become influential in Borana society in the last 20 years.

Isaak

• Main traders when the Europeans reached the East African port. They acted as guides and translators for the British people
• They are considered to be Urban Somalis from British Somaliland

Leysan

Considered a somalisub tribe and shares most cultural practices with them