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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?
Dahalo or Sanye.
What cultural influences are evident in the Southern Kushites' culture?
Arabic and African culture.
What category of the Nilotic speakers is mentioned in the text?
The Plain Nilotes.
What is the common language spoken by the Maasai and Samburu communities?
The Maa language
What is a distinctive characteristic of the Highland Nilotes community?
They are good marathon runners due to living in high altitude areas
What is the main economic activity of the River Lake Nilotes community?
Fishing
What is the geographical location of the Samburu community?
Upper side of Turkana County area near Central Kenya
What was the attitude of the River Lake Nilotes towards the British colonial powers?
They collaborated with the British
What is the size of the Luo community in Kenya?
Second or third largest group in the country
Explore the diversity of Kenyan tribes and their languages, categorized into three groups. Learn about the history and origins of the Cushitic speakers, their interactions with Arabs and Africans, and more. Test your knowledge of African communities and their cultural heritage.
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