The Kalenjin people of Kenya have a rich cultural heritage, including a tradition of proverbs and riddles that are used to convey wisdom, values, and life lessons. These proverbs and riddles often use clever wordplay and figurative language to make their point, making them both entertaining and educational. Here is a collection of some of … Read more
Popularly known as Muteta by the Akamba ethnic tribe in Kenya (a name derived from the syrup derived from the tree’s leaves), the tree’s scientific name is Strychnos henningsii. Not only does the tree have a significant value in the Kamba community, but it’s also generally regarded as one of the most valuable vegetation globally. … 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
Like many African communities, the Kikuyu community had its own way of staying healthy and treating diseases. That said, the community had a set of healers who intervened in cases of sickness. Kikuyu healers relied upon various trees that the community considered to have medicinal properties. Despite having zero professional background, healers were familiar with … Read more
In the quest for fertility, many couples have turned to traditional remedies to boost their chances of having a baby. In the Kalenjin community, numerous herbs are believed to have fertility-enhancing properties. These herbs have been used for generations to help couples conceive, from boosting libido to regulating menstrual cycles. Here are the top 10 … 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
Njoroge wa Githinji is currently the co-host of Inooro TV’s breakfast show, Inooro Miaraho, which airs every weekday from 6 am to 10 am, alongside the hilarious Ngogoyo (Kamau wa Kang’the). Their morning show involves: The duo is among the country’s most famous morning presenters since their program attracts a large audience who are always … 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