Everything about Tugen totally explained
Tugen may also refer to Tugen Hills in Kenya
The
Tugen are a branch of the
Kalenjin community and they occupy the districts of
Baringo and
Koibatek in
Rift Valley,
Kenya.
Daniel Arap Moi, the second president of Kenya (1978–2002) was from the Tugen branch. The Tugen people speak the
Tugen language.
The Tugen are cattle keepers and the cow occupies a central part in their cultural lives, as food (meat and milk), currency, as dowry. Among the Kalenjin community they're known as resilient since they live in harsh climatic conditions.
The Tugen are further subdivided into:
- Arror live in the Highlands of Kabartonjo of North Baringo District
- Samors who live in the wider Kabarnet in Central Baringo district
- Lembus who occupy the farmlands of Koibatek District
- Endorois who come from the lowlands of Koibatek District
Traditionally, like other Kalenjin, the Tugen prayed to a God called
Asis (which means 'sun'.) Most have converted to Christianity.
Externsl links
Kalenjin online - Tugen
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