44 Tribes of Kenya

Mbeere

They are known for their basket (ciondo) and rope (mikanda) making Oneof their notable musical instruments was a long and narrow...

Bulji

The Bulji traditional beliefs are being wiped of as the minority tribe is adding a modern twist to their cultural practices

Dasenach

The women build the houses, which are dome-shaped, using malleable sticks, rope and iron sheetsthese houses have astrong cultural importanc...

Waat

They are considered to be One of Kenya’s indigenous hunters and gatherers The Waata translates to people of the bow as it...

Mbeere

They are known for their basket (ciondo) and rope (mikanda) making
Oneof their notable musical instruments was a long and narrow cylindrical drum was made of wood cut from Mukaau tree using an axe. The top is covered with goat skin.
Mbeere arts center on the verbal arts, song, and dance. Riddles, folktales, and proverbs are popular forms of creative expression

The women build the houses, which are dome-shaped, using malleable sticks, rope and iron sheetsthese houses have astrong cultural importance to the Dasnaach people
The Dasenach women adorn themselves with colourful beaded neckpieces over their bare chest.
Song and dances are a huge part of their culture they participate in these dances for instance during theirbull jumping ceremony and a moon dance

They are considered to be One of Kenya’s indigenous hunters and gatherers
The Waata translates to people of the bow as it was their most valuable tool in their hunting activities
The Waata now make a living frommaking charcoal, supplying building poles
They have been marginalized by the Oromo who they were a part of and therefore their culture is being pushed to extinction

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