44 Tribes of Kenya

Njemps

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

Nubi

The Nubi come from Sudanese tribes that have intermarried local Kenyan and Ugandan women The Nubi people are majorly Muslims and...

Ameru

The Ameru people are known for their reverence and preservation of their traditional Religion preserved by their council of elders the ...

Orma

cattle keeping is a central aspect of the life of the Orma people. All of life focuses on the welfare of the cattle.Their distinct breed of...

Njemps

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.

The Nubi come from Sudanese tribes that have intermarried local Kenyan and Ugandan women
The Nubi people are majorly Muslims and follow Islamic beliefs and education system
The Nubi today in Kenya are mostly settled in urban areas such as slums as theywere originally reserve troops in 17 garrisons aiding the British imperial campaign
Nubian identity and culture during the rooted in shared values, mannerisms and customs. For ExampleWhenever a young person greets their elders, he clasps their hands, placing them on the chin and then their forehead, signifying respect.
Kisira, a meal made from maize and wheat flour combined with fermented simsim paste, is still one of their famous cuisines
Nubian women still practice crafts such as basketry, making mats and food covers, birish, from papyrus reeds. They make red, yellow, green and black-patterned mats called fendezia.
Nubian communities in Kenya, Uganda and Sudan also hold annual cultural festivals for example: the KarmkolFestival

The Ameru people are known for their reverence and preservation of their traditional Religion preserved by their council of elders the ‘Njuri Ncheke’
The typical cuisine among the Ameru is ‘Nyoni’ (mashed green peas or beans; traditional vegetables; and arrowroot, yams or potatoes)
Riddles known as Gwata Ntae – Ndagwata among the Ameru has always been popular
The Njuri Ncheke shrine is a gazette heritage site which is accessible to the public when the Council of elders is not is use of it. Cultural artifacts and tradition herbs popular among the ameru are under preservation at the Meru Museum
The Ameru are also the largest producers of Miraa which is consumed both locally and internationally

cattle keeping is a central aspect of the life of the Orma people. All of life focuses on the welfare of the cattle.Their distinct breed of the white, long-horned zebu cattle are among the finest in Africa.
The Orma are 99.9% Muslim. They converted to Islam starting three or four generations ago. They observe all the rites and festivals of Islam
Special ceremonies surround the birth of children which starts with dedication of the child up to seven years of age
Their wedding rituals are rich in Orma culture

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