44 Tribes of Kenya

Bulji

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

Kisii

They are known for soapstone carvings, basketry and pottery. The stone is mined and carved in Tabaka, South Mugirango, where several famili...

Ilchamus

They are the smallest ethnic group in Kenya settled near the Kokwa island in Lake Baringo Materials such as beadwork (necklaces,...

Maasai

They are one of the very few tribes who have retained most of their traditions, lifestyle. Their way of life has become a tourist attractio...

Bulji

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

They are known for soapstone carvings, basketry and pottery. The stone is mined and carved in Tabaka, South Mugirango, where several families specialize in this art. The craft attracts tourists and generates income for the community.
The kisii are known for their farming of bananas which are traced to their areas
The favorite instrument among the Kisii is the obokhano (lyre) in their traditional music

They are the smallest ethnic group in Kenya settled near the Kokwa island in Lake Baringo
Materials such as beadwork (necklaces, bracelets, headgears, and beaded cloths), woodcarving (clubs/rungu, bows and traditional stool) and blacksmith works (spears, swords and arrows) are popularly made among the illchamus
They share many practical cultural practices as the other Maa Speakers (Samburu, Maasai)

They are one of the very few tribes who have retained most of their traditions, lifestyle. Their way of life has become a tourist attraction for foreigners visiting Kenya
The Maasai coexist with wildlife carrying out their pastoral activities
The warrior (Moran) is of great importance as a source of pride in the Maasai culture. To be a Maasai is to be born into one of the world’s last great warrior cultures
The peculiar traditional Maasai house was designed for people on the move and thus their houses were very impermanent in nature. The Inkajijik (houses) are either circular or loaf-shaped and are made by women.
Maasai clothing also holds an area of interest. Red is a favored color among the Maasai. Black, Blue, checked and striped cloth are also worn, together with multicolored garments.Thet Interesting prints in their garments has also inspired contemporary high fashion brands like Louis Vuitton https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/in-pictures-louis-vuitton-s-maasai-fashion-688872 The Maasai adornmentssuch as beaded neckpieces and earrings is also uniquely known to them and acts as cultural artifacts
Maasai Traditional dances are also uniquely known to them. It consists of rhythms provided by a chorus of vocalists singing harmonies while a song leader, or ‘olaranyani’, sings the melody. Neck movements and high jumps accompany the melodies