44 Tribes of Kenya

Kuria

They have several musical instruments including thezeze, which is like a primitive violin The kuria people In the pastwere pasto...

Luhya

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

Walwana

A marginalized tribal group in Tana riverKnown for their fishing activities in the river They are also known as Malakote and con...

Njemps

The primary religion practiced by the Njemps is ethnic religion. Ethnic religion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity....

Kuria

They have several musical instruments including thezeze, which is like a primitive violin
The kuria people In the pastwere pastoral , today however the Kuria people are known as agriculturists
The Kuria are also know for their peculiar marriage customs that have been carried forward from their traditional beliefs http://www.bluegecko.org/kenya/tribes/kuria/marriage.htm

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

A marginalized tribal group in Tana riverKnown for their fishing activities in the river
They are also known as Malakote and considered to be part of the Pokomo group.
Kenya’s national anthem is derived from a lullaby in this tribal group. The Walwanaculture is rich in folk tales, songs, dances
There is astrong influence of Pokomo culture in today;s Swahili culture as the Pokomo’s intermarried with the coastal Arabs. One of the languages among the Walwana is a precursor to the Kiswahili Language

The primary religion practiced by the Njemps is ethnic religion. Ethnic religion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity.
The Njemps primarily consume Fish which is Taboo among the other communities bordering them in Lake Baringo
Folklores about their origin is popular among the Njemps and is passed on from generation to generation
They make clothes and ornaments from leather, beads, brass and copper among other items. Different clothes and ornaments are worn to indicate status among members of the community.
A popular musical instrument among the Njemps is a musical flute (masilingi) made from iron obtained from used water pipes. It is played as a form of leisure.

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