Kuria

• They have several musical instruments including thezeze, which is like a primitive violin
• The kuria people In the pastwere pastoral , today however the Kuria people are known as agriculturists
• The Kuria are also know for their peculiar marriage customs that have been carried forward from their traditional beliefs http://www.bluegecko.org/kenya/tribes/kuria/marriage.htm

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

Galjeel

Live in scattered groups as hunters and gatherers

Tharaka

• The Tharaka culture is today experienced during the Ura-Gate Tharaka Cultural Festival
• Based on the community memory revived through the dialogues, Tharakans have developed an ancestral map and calendar of the territory, documenting where they come from, the qualities of the land and how they lived there.
• They are known for their ancient brewed Honey beer which is sacred
• The community of Tharaka are now growing their own varieties of gourds, millet and sorghum that is better suited for their environment
• Ntai/kunyamilangombe are riddles, and grandparents tell riddles to children to test their intelligence.