Kitui County

Overview

Long before we had swallowed the bittersweet pill of colonialism, an ancient community of skillful Kamba iron craftsmen thrived in Kitui. They gave this place its name, which means ` "a place where iron goods are made.`" But when you visit, you will soon discover there is more to see than ironsmiths.

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There is More to See in Kitui than Ironsmiths

During my 4-day tour of Kitui, I quickly discovered that forging items from iron is not the only thing the county has to offer.

During my 4-day tour of Kitui, I quickly discovered that forging items from iron is not the only thing the county has to offer.
Tribes of Kenya

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.

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