Swahili City States were communities of people who lived along the East African coast stretching from Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique (Pouwels &Kusimba, 2000). The city-states emerged in the 9th century as vibrant trading centers and existed until the 18th century. The traders also intermarried with the Bantu communities as well, a development that resulted … Read more
The Bantus were mainly agriculturalists, which they did for their economic development and subsistence. One of the major crops that were cultivated across various Bantu groups was millet. The crop nearly characterized the Bantu people from the other groups on the continent as it was common with them despite where they migrated to—they would cultivate … Read more
For the Kalenjin people, marriage is not just a union of two people, it is a binding of two families. And that is where the ‘Koito’ (dowry payment) process comes in. Kalenjin ‘Koito’ involves a cascade of events from a series of negotiations, gift exchanges, and feasting that culminates in a grand celebration of love … Read more
When talking about the richness of Kalenjin culture, their traditional food comes somewhere on top of the list. Kalenjin people are renowned for their delicious and healthy traditional foods. Here are the top 10 Kalenjin traditional foods that you must try. 1. Mursik Mursik is a popular Kalenjin name for fermented milk. It is made by … Read more
The history of Kenya is a rich and diverse one, with many different peoples having contributed to the country’s cultural heritage. There are four main language groups in the country namely; Nilotes, Cushites, Bantus, and Semites. Granted, the Semites are rarely thought of as a Kenyan language group but as we will see shortly, it … Read more
The Kalenjin people of Kenya are a well-known ethnic group. Many times, the Kalenjin people have topped world news for their consistency in producing athletic champions. But did you know that Kalenjin also live in neighboring countries, such as Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania, where they have established communities with their unique traditions and customs? Let’s … Read more
Meru ladies do not need an introduction. CJ Martha Koome, Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Ombudsman Florence Kajuju, social media influencer Joy Kendi, DJ Pierra Makena, and Swahili News Anchor Zubeida Kananu are a few reminders that Meru ladies can “gerrit.” There is a general perception that Meru ladies are quick-tempered, which is valid to some extent, … Read more
Meru is an excellent tribe for men to marry and ladies to get married into. The Meru people intermarry, marry from other tribes, and also get married in other tribes. Love plays a significant role in Meru relationships, most culminating in marriages. Communicating your feelings to your lover is crucial in creating strong bonds. Those … Read more
Greetings are an essential aspect of every language. The foundation of learning a new language starts at the greetings level before delving deeper into other phrases. Kimeru is the ethnic language of the Meru tribe, which has 2 million people. Kimeru is an exciting and easy language to comprehend for beginners. This guide will teach … Read more
Apart from the country’s two official languages (English and Kiswahili), Kikuyu is Kenya’s most popular language. The main reason is that the Agikuyu tribe is the most populous community in Kenya. As a result, some of the tribe’s offensive and abusive words are commonly used in almost every part of the country regardless of whether … Read more