THE KALENJIN PEOPLE

THE KALENJIN PEOPLE

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THE KALENJIN PEOPLE INTRODUCTION The Kalenjin tribe belongs to the Nilotic ethnic group called highland Nilotes which consists of the following sub-tribes spread throughout East Africa; • Kipsigis • Nandi • Keiyo • Marakwet • Sabaot/Kony • Pokots/Suk • Terik • Ogiek/Dorobo • Tugen (Samor, Eldorais, Lembus,Pokor keben,Aror) • Sengwer/Cherangany The above are in Kenya while in Tanzania consists...

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SPEAK FLUENT KALENJIN - USING CORRECT NAMES

SPEAK FLUENT KALENJIN - USING CORRECT NAMES

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SPEAK FLUENT KALENJIN - USING CORRECT NAMES 1. a) Kapyugoi- Name of son in-law by father in-law.b) Botoiten-Name of father in-law by son in-law.2. a)Nyoiten- Name of brother in-law by son in-law.b)Sandanin-Name of son in-law by brother in-law.3. a) Umama- The real name of your mother's real or actual brother.b) Abule –Name to your male cousins of your mother.4. a) Mbojo – Name of your sister brother...

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Dowry payment among the Kipsigis:-

Dowry payment among the Kipsigis:-

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Dowry payment among the Kipsigis:- 1. Teta ne abai (cow under lactation) this signifies procreation to the new family 2. Eito ne iyumi tuga (Oxen) 3. Teta nebo riyotet/ne kotot (Cow near to conceive) 4. Roriat (Heifer) 5. Teta ne iyumi nego/iywoget (mature cow) 6. Kwesta/Kipkugeret (he goat for father) 7. Kechiriet/Chepkugeret (Sheep for mother) 8. Chepngabait/Roriat (token for upkeep especially...

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Dowry payment among the Kipsigis Community

Dowry payment among the Kipsigis Community

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some of the Names refereed to Relatives/personalities among Kalenjin community

some of the Names refereed to Relatives/personalities among Kalenjin community

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Some of the Names refereed to Relatives/personalities among Kipsigis community  Kapyugoi- name of son in law by father in law Sandanin -name of son in law by brother in law Botoiten- name of brother in-law by son in law   Umama- real brother of the mother  Abule- male cousins of mother  Mbojo - name of father sister to you Senge-...

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some Kalenjin Respected terminologies:

some Kalenjin Respected terminologies:

  11:34    Tabutany ak Cheplangat

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Bogine - name of mother in-law who request goat as part of dowry. Boger- mother inlaw who request sheep. Bomori respect name 2 those whose children married another. Batiem grandmother or respect name of those whose children married one another. Botum whom who were initiated same year. Bakule whom you were initiated same place or home. (bagule is from Maasai, Kule(milk),or people who...

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Mugeni araap Mode of Kipsigis

Mugeni araap Mode of Kipsigis

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