44 Tribes of Kenya

Ameru

The Ameru people are known for their reverence and preservation of their traditional Religion preserved by their council of elders the ...

Bulji

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

Kenyan European Tribe

Economically, virtually all Europeans in Kenya belong to the middle- and upper-middle-class A small minority Europeans in Kenya...

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...

Ameru

The Ameru people are known for their reverence and preservation of their traditional Religion preserved by their council of elders the ‘Njuri Ncheke’
The typical cuisine among the Ameru is ‘Nyoni’ (mashed green peas or beans; traditional vegetables; and arrowroot, yams or potatoes)
Riddles known as Gwata Ntae – Ndagwata among the Ameru has always been popular
The Njuri Ncheke shrine is a gazette heritage site which is accessible to the public when the Council of elders is not is use of it. Cultural artifacts and tradition herbs popular among the ameru are under preservation at the Meru Museum
The Ameru are also the largest producers of Miraa which is consumed both locally and internationally

Economically, virtually all Europeans in Kenya belong to the middle- and upper-middle-class
A small minority Europeans in Kenya are landowners (livestock, horticulturists and farmers), whereas the majority work in the tertiary sector: in finance, import, air transport, and hospitality.

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

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