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
Image of Jomo Kenyatta Jomo Kenyatta was born to Moigoi and Wamboi in a small agricultural village within the Gatundu Division of the Kiambu District, one of the five administrative districts in the Central Highlands of British East Africa, which is now known as Kenya. Following the early passing of his father Moigoi, Kamau was traditionally adopted by his uncle Ngengi, thus becoming Kamau wa Ngengi. Ngengi assumed the chiefdom and also took responsibility for Moigoi's widow, Wamboi. After the loss of his mother during the birth of his brother James Moigoi, Kamau went to live with his grandfather, Kungu Mangana, a respected medicine man in the region. Around the age of 10, Kamau faced health issues and underwent surgery for an infection at the Church of Scotland Mission in Thogoto, approximately 19 kilometers north of Nairobi. Impressed by his first interactions with Europeans, Kamau resolved to attend the mission school. He left home and became a resident student at the missi