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
The richness and vibrance of Kalenjin culture extend to their way of expressing love. In this guide, I will walk you through the unique and endearing ways in which love is expressed in Kalenjin. So, whether you got a Kalenjin sweetheart, friend or colleague, this guide will teach romantic Kalenjin love words and phrases to … Read more
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