African Communities: Kenya's Tribal Categories
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What are the three main categories of tribes in Kenya?

The Cushitic, Nilotic, and unmentioned third category.

What is the origin of the Cushitic people?

The result of interaction between the Arabs and the Africans in the eastern part of Kenya and Tanzania.

Where are the Eastern Kushites primarily found?

In Somalia and Ethiopia.

What language do the Southern Kushites in Kenya speak?

<p>Dahalo or Sanye.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cultural influences are evident in the Southern Kushites' culture?

<p>Arabic and African culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What category of the Nilotic speakers is mentioned in the text?

<p>The Plain Nilotes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common language spoken by the Maasai and Samburu communities?

<p>The Maa language</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinctive characteristic of the Highland Nilotes community?

<p>They are good marathon runners due to living in high altitude areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main economic activity of the River Lake Nilotes community?

<p>Fishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the geographical location of the Samburu community?

<p>Upper side of Turkana County area near Central Kenya</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the attitude of the River Lake Nilotes towards the British colonial powers?

<p>They collaborated with the British</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the Luo community in Kenya?

<p>Second or third largest group in the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

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