Image via Unsplash The Luhya people, or the Abaluhya, are a large ethnic group residing in Western Kenya. They form one of the largest Bantu-speaking communities in the country, with diverse subgroups such as the Bukusu, Maragoli, Wanga, and Idakho, among others. Here is a summary of the Abaluyha community. Family Concept The man was the head of the family in the Luyha household. A family consisted of a husband, wife, and children. However, stepchildren, or adopted kids and relatives, were considered part of the household. Totems In the mid-twentieth century, there were at least 750 Abaluyia. The different clans had animals, birds, plants totem, and names of their forefathers. Subgroup (locality) They are divided into 18 other sub-tribes with different dialects altogether. Some of the sub-tribes are split into smaller groups, like the case of the Bukusu people. The main sub-tribes include; Bukusu, Maragoli, Gisu, Idakho, Isukha, Tachoni, Tiriki, Kabras, Khayo, Kisa, Banyala, Bany...