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The Gorwaa People

  The Gorwaa people, also known as the Gorowa or Gweno, are an indigenous Cushitic ethnic group residing primarily in the northern regions of Tanzania, particularly in the Arusha and Manyara regions.  They traditionally practiced agriculture, livestock herding, and trade.  Their cultural traditions, including music, dance, and unique oral literature, reflect their history, beliefs, and social organization. Here’s a brief overview of the Gorwaa people. Family Structure Traditionally, the Gorowa people are of patrilineal descent. Children born in a marriage follow their father’s clan and kinship.  Males are heads of the family in that the father or eldest sons have the power to control a household. Gorwaa Clans The Gorwaa recognized several clans associated with a particular function in society. The clans included; Qooloo  Harna’aa clan (paramount chief, wawitumo) Haryaambi clan Gilawee clan Gaytu clan Sumaye clan Har’iwaay clan Harahama clan Harsule clan Totems Clans among the Gorowa ha
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A List of Major Sabaot Clans

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The Sabaot people, also known as the Sebei, are a subtribe of the Kalenjin community, with a rich cultural heritage and a distinctive way of life. 

Their ancestral home is the breathtaking Mount Elgon region, spanning across the border of Kenya and Uganda. 

One fascinating aspect of Sabaot culture is the existence of several clans, each with its unique traditions, history, and role within the community.

If you're curious to know about the Sabaot clans, you've come to the right place. 

This article provide a list of all Sabaot clans.

Let’s dive in!

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Major Sabaot Clans

1. Kaabai 

2. Kaapiit 

3. Kaboorek 

4. Kamaek 

5. Kamakameek 

6. Kamakorotok 

7. Kamaranga 

8. Kamaratiek 

9. Kamelgut 

10. Kamingirok 

11. Kamonge 

12. Kamuguniek 

13. Kamukayeek 

14. Kamukeek 

15. Kamusareek 

16. Kamweng'eek 

17. Kapbateek 

18. Kapbungar 

19. Kapbunwa 

20. Kapchayek 

21. Kapchaanek 

22. Kapchagor 

23. Kapchebasa 

24. Kapcheboek 

25. Kapcheebooyoo 

26. Kapchemagige 

27. Kapchemandan 

28. Kapchemai 

29. Kapchemekwen 

30. Kapchenomor

31. Kapchepchui 

32. Kapchepmeson 

33. Kapchepokot 

34. Kapcheromor 

35. Kapcherotich 

36. Kapcherotik 

37. Kapchesokwo 

38. Kapchesonek 

39. Kapchesongol 

40. Kapchogen 

41. Kapchorwa 

42. Kapjeepayeek 

43. Kapjoombis 

44. Kapkamafit 

45. Kapkeben  

46. Kapkecha 

47. Kapman 

48. Kapmaranga 

49. Kapming'eny' 

50. Kapmuegek 

51. Kapmuguniek 

52. Kapmurondokek 

53. Kapnakambiik 

54. Kapnamuringik 

55. Kapnamwareek 

56. Kapnimek 

57. Kapnyirirek 

58. Kapnyitok 

59. Kaprangacheek 

60. Kaprobak 

61. Kapsang'utok 

62. Kapserek 

63. Kapsewiyek 

64. Kapsoortiek 

65. Kapsoot 

66. Kapsorit 

67. Kapsoshyo 

68. Kapsowuiek 

69. Kapsurum 

70. Kaptamachik

71. Kabunjosook

72. Kapyis

73. Kapter

74. Kapchoseek

75. Kapchesir

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Final Thoughts

Now you have an idea of all Sabaot clans.

If I have omitted any major clan, please hit me up in the comments.

And lemme know your clan from the list.

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