44 Tribes of Kenya

Teso

They used to adhere to their traditional burial rites some of which include exhuming a long dead body in order to release spirits

Kuria

They have several musical instruments including thezeze, which is like a primitive violin The kuria people In the pastwere pasto...

Kisii

They are known for soapstone carvings, basketry and pottery. The stone is mined and carved in Tabaka, South Mugirango, where several famili...

Waat

They are considered to be One of Kenya’s indigenous hunters and gatherers The Waata translates to people of the bow as it...

Teso

They used to adhere to their traditional burial rites some of which include exhuming a long dead body in order to release spirits
They welcome guests with their local beverage known as Ajon which is made from millet
Their interactions with other communities has impacted the Itesoculture as some cultural practices have been assimilated to their practices
Traditional song and dance is a part of the Teso culture to mark special events and occasions. Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY2jbRcT-1I

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

They are known for soapstone carvings, basketry and pottery. The stone is mined and carved in Tabaka, South Mugirango, where several families specialize in this art. The craft attracts tourists and generates income for the community.
The kisii are known for their farming of bananas which are traced to their areas
The favorite instrument among the Kisii is the obokhano (lyre) in their traditional music

They are considered to be One of Kenya’s indigenous hunters and gatherers
The Waata translates to people of the bow as it was their most valuable tool in their hunting activities
The Waata now make a living frommaking charcoal, supplying building poles
They have been marginalized by the Oromo who they were a part of and therefore their culture is being pushed to extinction

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