44 Tribes of Kenya

Kenyan Arabs

A large percentage of the Kenyan Arabic population dwells in the coastal area. Coastal Arab villages consist of tiny houses that...

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...

Mbeere

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

Bulji

The Bulji traditional beliefs are being wiped of as the minority tribe is adding a modern twist to their cultural practices

Kenyan Arabs

A large percentage of the Kenyan Arabic population dwells in the coastal area.
Coastal Arab villages consist of tiny houses that are situated closely together. The nature of the villages reflects the closeness of the families
The Arabs are considered to be modest and this is apparent in their dressing. Women mostly wear diraqs, burkhas and hijabs to show their modesty.
Arabs in Kenya are 99% Muslim and follow Islamic teachings and celebrate holidays special to the religion
Arabic dance and song is popular among the Islamic majority in Kenya and Swahili songs borrow from this as well

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

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

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