Kalenjin

• They are divided into nine culturally and linguistically related clans: Kipsigis, Nandi, Keiyo, Marakwet, Sabaot, Pokots, Tugen, Terik and Ogiek.
• Oral tradition was and still is very important among the Kalenjin. This is through stories, songs, proverbs, and riddles which in turn preserves their culture
• Popular cuisine unique to the Kalenjin is a special beverage known as ‘Mursik’. This consists of fermented whole milk that has been stored in a special gourd, cleaned by using a burning stick. The result is that the milk is infused with tiny bits of charcoal.
• Sports is a major interest point among the Kalenjin especially the youth. The most widely known sport among the Kalenjin being long distance marathons

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

Galjeel

Live in scattered groups as hunters and gatherers

Walwana

• 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