Tribes of Kenya - Kenya Geographic

The Somali of Kenya are Older than You Think

BY Kenya Geographic
July 9, 2023 12:34 am
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The Somali of Kenya are descendants of Somali immigrants and refugees who settled there over many centuries. They are older than you think.

Discover the Bantu Origins of the Swahili

BY Kenya Geographic
December 22, 2022 11:50 am
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Did you know the Swahili people have a Bantu origin? They later intermingled with Arab traders to form the Swahili culture we know today.

The Pokot Believe Cattle are Worth More Alive

BY Kenya Geographic
March 7, 2017 11:02 pm
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The Pokot live in West Pokot and Baringo counties of Kenya. Their nomadic life means they have interacted with different peoples throughout their history.

Are the Maasai a Lost Tribe of Israel?

BY Kenya Geographic
March 6, 2017 9:40 pm
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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!

The Kipsigis Grow Kenya’s Finest Tea

BY Kenya Geographic
March 6, 2017 8:21 pm
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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.

The Kamba Keep an Old Craftsmanship Alive

BY Kenya Geographic
March 6, 2017 5:43 pm
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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.

The Luo: Discover a Lakeside Fishing Heritage

BY Kenya Geographic
April 25, 2015 4:06 pm
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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.