44 Tribes of Kenya

Somali

The Somali people are mostly Muslim and adhere to most of Islam rituals and way of life. Somali culture is also very Arab- influenced...

Konso

Konso Cultural Landscape has been recognized by UNESCO as a heritage centre Konso sites feature wooden statues - grouped to repr...

Nubi

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

Galla

The people are characterized as warlike women wield great influence over their husbands and enjoy a large degree of freedom of m...

Somali

The Somali people are mostly Muslim and adhere to most of Islam rituals and way of life. Somali culture is also very Arab- influenced
Most of the somali community in Kenya are known for their pastoral way of life and in modern days they have ventured more into businesses
The Somali were traditionally known for their male craft specialists, who made attractive artefacts and objects useful for their daily lives.
Somali men typically wear the macawis (ma'awiis), which is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist and a large cloth wrapped around the upper part of their body. On their heads, they often wrap a colorful turban. Somali women typically wear baatiwhich isa long dress-like wear that is made out of polyester. They often wear headwrap or Hijabs in compliance with their Islamic beliefs.
Additionally, henna is an important part of Somali adornment. It is worn by Somali women on their hands, arms, feet and neck during weddings, Eid, Ramadan, and other festive occasions.
Somali weddings are filled with Pomp and colour with the bride being adorned in gold
Somali cuisine is popular in Kenya, particularly the Anjeera and Halwa

Konso Cultural Landscape has been recognized by UNESCO as a heritage centre
Konso sites feature wooden statues - grouped to represent respected members of their communities and particularly heroic events
The Konso follow their indigenous traditional beliefs that is shared with the Oromo

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