44 Tribes of Kenya

Teso

They used to adhere to their traditional burial rites some of which include exhuming a long dead body in order to release spirits

Kalenjin

They are divided into nine culturally and linguistically related clans: Kipsigis, Nandi, Keiyo, Marakwet, Sabaot, Pokots, Tugen, Terik and...

Kenyan Arabs

A large percentage of the Kenyan Arabic population dwells in the coastal area. Coastal Arab villages consist of tiny houses that...

Teso

They used to adhere to their traditional burial rites some of which include exhuming a long dead body in order to release spirits
They welcome guests with their local beverage known as Ajon which is made from millet
Their interactions with other communities has impacted the Itesoculture as some cultural practices have been assimilated to their practices
Traditional song and dance is a part of the Teso culture to mark special events and occasions. Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY2jbRcT-1I

They are divided into nine culturally and linguistically related clans: Kipsigis, Nandi, Keiyo, Marakwet, Sabaot, Pokots, Tugen, Terik and Ogiek.
Oral tradition was and still is very important among the Kalenjin. This is through stories, songs, proverbs, and riddles which in turn preserves their culture
Popular cuisine unique to the Kalenjin is a special beverage known as ‘Mursik’. This consists of fermented whole milk that has been stored in a special gourd, cleaned by using a burning stick. The result is that the milk is infused with tiny bits of charcoal.
Sports is a major interest point among the Kalenjin especially the youth. The most widely known sport among the Kalenjin being long distance marathons

A large percentage of the Kenyan Arabic population dwells in the coastal area.
Coastal Arab villages consist of tiny houses that are situated closely together. The nature of the villages reflects the closeness of the families
The Arabs are considered to be modest and this is apparent in their dressing. Women mostly wear diraqs, burkhas and hijabs to show their modesty.
Arabs in Kenya are 99% Muslim and follow Islamic teachings and celebrate holidays special to the religion
Arabic dance and song is popular among the Islamic majority in Kenya and Swahili songs borrow from this as well

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