The Somali of Kenya are Older than You Think

The Somali of Kenya are descendants of Somali immigrants and refugees who settled there over many centuries. They are older than you think.

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Discover the Bantu Origins of the Swahili

Did you know the Swahili people have a Bantu origin? They later intermingled with Arab traders to form the Swahili culture we know today.

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The Pokot Believe Cattle are Worth More Alive

The Pokot live in West Pokot and Baringo counties of Kenya. Their nomadic life means they have interacted with different peoples throughout their history.

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Are the Maasai a Lost Tribe of Israel?

The origin of the Maasai is as intriguing as their culture and lifestyle. Some even say they may be one of the lost tribes of Israel!

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The Kipsigis Grow Kenya’s Finest Tea

The Kipsigis are a pastoralist ethnic group in Kenya famous for growing Kenya’s ‘green gold’ – tea. They are a sub-group of the Kalenjin.

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The Kamba Keep an Old Craftsmanship Alive

The origin of the Kamba people remains a mystery yet their fame as long-distance traders who are deeply spiritual and immensely artistic is undisputed.

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The Luo: Discover a Lakeside Fishing Heritage

The Luo trace their origin to Bahr al Gazzal in Sudan where it is thought they probably were the first inhabitants of Sudan, founding the Shilluk kingdom.

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Find out What the Meru were Doing in Misiri

The history of the Meru people of Kenya is shrouded in great mystery. Several theories have been advanced yet none is very conclusive to-date.

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