44 Tribes of Kenya

Dasenach

The women build the houses, which are dome-shaped, using malleable sticks, rope and iron sheetsthese houses have astrong cultural importanc...

Kikuyu

Popular cuisine among the Kikuyu includes a maize and beans mixture known as Irio, as well as a mixture of greens, potatoes and pe...

Maasai

They are one of the very few tribes who have retained most of their traditions, lifestyle. Their way of life has become a tourist attractio...

Mbeere

They are known for their basket (ciondo) and rope (mikanda) making Oneof their notable musical instruments was a long and narrow...

Dasenach

The women build the houses, which are dome-shaped, using malleable sticks, rope and iron sheetsthese houses have astrong cultural importance to the Dasnaach people
The Dasenach women adorn themselves with colourful beaded neckpieces over their bare chest.
Song and dances are a huge part of their culture they participate in these dances for instance during theirbull jumping ceremony and a moon dance

Popular cuisine among the Kikuyu includes a maize and beans mixture known as Irio, as well as a mixture of greens, potatoes and peas known as mokimu
They Enjoy music in their local dialect (Gikuyu) that has some country influence. This genre of music is known as Mugithi.The lyrics always revolve around politics and the society. Sample songs https://bit.ly/3kvao0V
Kikuyu people adorn themselves during wedding ceremonies in very unique ways. The Kikuyu dress code for women is a simple leather wrap- around skirt known as a 'Muthuru’. The ladies then pair the skirt with a cloak made from goatskin referred to as 'Nyathiba. This clothing has been modified over time to have a modern appeal

They are one of the very few tribes who have retained most of their traditions, lifestyle. Their way of life has become a tourist attraction for foreigners visiting Kenya
The Maasai coexist with wildlife carrying out their pastoral activities
The warrior (Moran) is of great importance as a source of pride in the Maasai culture. To be a Maasai is to be born into one of the world’s last great warrior cultures
The peculiar traditional Maasai house was designed for people on the move and thus their houses were very impermanent in nature. The Inkajijik (houses) are either circular or loaf-shaped and are made by women.
Maasai clothing also holds an area of interest. Red is a favored color among the Maasai. Black, Blue, checked and striped cloth are also worn, together with multicolored garments.Thet Interesting prints in their garments has also inspired contemporary high fashion brands like Louis Vuitton https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/in-pictures-louis-vuitton-s-maasai-fashion-688872 The Maasai adornmentssuch as beaded neckpieces and earrings is also uniquely known to them and acts as cultural artifacts
Maasai Traditional dances are also uniquely known to them. It consists of rhythms provided by a chorus of vocalists singing harmonies while a song leader, or ‘olaranyani’, sings the melody. Neck movements and high jumps accompany the melodies

They are known for their basket (ciondo) and rope (mikanda) making
Oneof their notable musical instruments was a long and narrow cylindrical drum was made of wood cut from Mukaau tree using an axe. The top is covered with goat skin.
Mbeere arts center on the verbal arts, song, and dance. Riddles, folktales, and proverbs are popular forms of creative expression