44 Tribes of Kenya

Waat

They are considered to be One of Kenya’s indigenous hunters and gatherers The Waata translates to people of the bow as it...

Ilchamus

They are the smallest ethnic group in Kenya settled near the Kokwa island in Lake Baringo Materials such as beadwork (necklaces,...

Luhya

The Luhya comprise several subgroups with different but mutually understood linguistic dialects. Some of these subgroups are Ababukusu, Aba...

Kamba

The Akamba people are known for their love of music and dance traced from the traditional dance. Today their contemporary music style is po...

Waat

They are considered to be One of Kenya’s indigenous hunters and gatherers
The Waata translates to people of the bow as it was their most valuable tool in their hunting activities
The Waata now make a living frommaking charcoal, supplying building poles
They have been marginalized by the Oromo who they were a part of and therefore their culture is being pushed to extinction

They are the smallest ethnic group in Kenya settled near the Kokwa island in Lake Baringo
Materials such as beadwork (necklaces, bracelets, headgears, and beaded cloths), woodcarving (clubs/rungu, bows and traditional stool) and blacksmith works (spears, swords and arrows) are popularly made among the illchamus
They share many practical cultural practices as the other Maa Speakers (Samburu, Maasai)

The Luhya comprise several subgroups with different but mutually understood linguistic dialects. Some of these subgroups are Ababukusu, Abanyala, Abatachoni, Avalogoli, Abamarama, Abaidakho, Abaisukha, Abatiriki, Abakisa, Abamarachi, and Abasamia.
The Luhya people revers some of their ritualistic practices most especially their initiation ceremonies (the Bukusu) and burial rites.
Traditional clothing is worn mostly during specific occasions and only by certain people. In cultural dances, performers may put on feathered hats and skirts made of sisal strands.
Luhya are nationally renowned for their energetic and vibrant isukuti dance accompanied by music instruments such as drums, jingles, flutes, and accordions

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The Akamba are well known for their crafts. Particularly creative wood carvings and ornaments which are sold locally and to tourists as well
Popular cuisines among the Kamba people are the pounded grains particularly Maize locally known as Muthokoi

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