According to historians, the Kikuyu community consists of 9 clans collectively forming the ‘House of Mumbi.‘ However, the ethnic tribe still shared (and continues to do so) fundamental traditions and practices that united the community. For instance, the highly organized concept of age sets, known as ‘Mariika,’ is among those traditions that continue to link … Read more
Like most communities in Kenya, greeting someone in Kalenjin culture is a way of showing respect and acknowledging their presence. Proper use of titles and forms of address is considered an important part of social etiquette. If you’ve come across a Kalenjin and found yourself wanting to throw some Kalenjin greetings, here are some useful … Read more
The Kamba tribe has a fascinating culture—their dances are enough proof. If you have attended a Kamba event, such as a wedding, you already know how spectacular their performances can be. Like most Kenyan tribes, the Kamba people have songs for different occasions ranging from traditional weddings, circumcision, religion, work, etc. Some dances require the … Read more
The Kikuyu ethnic tribe is ranked as the most populous community in Kenya. They are primarily found in the fertile regions of Mount Kenya highlands, formally known as Central Province. Due to the favorable climate in most of the parts occupied by the tribe, these regions are covered by a wide variety of vegetation, mainly … Read more
The Kalenjin people are famous for their unique social organization based on age sets. As the years roll over, there is no denying time has its impact on age sets. So, what does 2023 hold for the infamous Kalenjin Age Sets? Here is everything you need to know: Kalenjin Age Sets As the name suggests, … Read more
Luo traditional songs were popular among the Luo-speaking community in the old days. But these days, even other tribes enjoy them because of the traditional instruments used to create them, such as drums, horns, flutes, rattles, nyatiti, Kinanda and the Abu. Most of these songs are performed by schools in Nyanza province during music festivals. … Read more
Kikuyu tribe is currently the largest and most popular ethnic community in Kenya. They are mostly found around the fertile highlands of Mount Kenya regions since their main economic activity is agricultural farming. Kikuyu Clans The Agikuyu tribe acknowledges their origin from its founding ancestral couple of Gikuyu and Mumbi. According to the tribe’s traditional … Read more
Kikuyu is a Kenyan community occupying the areas around the slopes of Mount Kenya. Like many other communities, the Kikuyu community held many traditional occasions like weddings, initiation, and childbirth. They celebrated their occasions traditionally through singing and dancing. There were many traditional dances for young people and some exclusively for the older folks. The … Read more