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  The Hutu people are primarily from Rwanda, Burundi, and parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  They’re the second inhabitants of Rwanda and Burundi after the Twa people. They came as cultivators, while the Twa were hunters and gatherers.  The Hutu, Twa, and Tutsi were traditionally social classes sharing the same language, religion, and culture. Later on, they separated through clashes. Here’s an overview of the Hutu people. Hutu Family Structure They lived in nuclear family settings. The Hutu are Patrilineal, and they practiced polygamy. A family consisted of a husband and several wives.  Each wife is entitled to her hut together with her children. The husband did not live alone but took turns in visiting each wife.  The wives possessed equal status, but the first wife was indispensable in the ritual domain.  The Hutu household also included unmarried sisters and brothers of the man of the house. All children belonged to the father’s lineage unl...

  Terik is one of the Kenyan languages registered in 2013 as one of the languages spoken by the 42 tribes in the country.  They live in the western part of Kenya, in the Nandi and Kakamega districts, and their population is approximately 120,000.  The Terik people form a tribe with unique traditions, ways of life, and taboos. However, to most people, they are know as Tiriki. Origin And History of Terik Tribe The Terik people are the Nilotic people who originated from South Sudan and moved to Mt. Elgon alongside the Bongomek people, who were their “relatives.”  They stayed at Mt. Elgon briefly following the elephants' trampling of their food crops.  As a result of the crop destruction, they had to move to avoid the risk of hunger. Therefore, they left their “relatives” to head to Nyangori, then to their current residence. Before colonial times, the relationship between the Nandi and the Terik people began with interactive activities such as cattle, women, and lan...

  The Tutsi people is an ethnic group found in Rwanda, Burundi, and parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here’s a brief overview of the Tutsi way of life. Tutsi Family Structure Tutsi families are patrilineal. Traditionally, the family was passed on by males only.  They lived in nuclear family settings where a family consisted of a husband and several wives. Each wife is entitled to her hut together with her children.  The husband did not live alone but took turns in visiting each wife. The wives possessed equal status, but the first wife was indispensable in the ritual domain.  The Tutsi household also included unmarried sisters and brothers of the man of the house. Hutu Clans Traditionally, 15 to 20 known clans are shared by the Tutsi, Hutu, and Twa of Rwanda and Burundi.  The clans are divided into sub-clans (Amashyanga), lineages (Umuryango), and nuclear families (Ingo), which finally make the clan a social identity.  The three main clans are ...

  Image; Screenshot The Chagga people currently live on the southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.  Renowned for their agricultural expertise and vibrant cultural traditions, the Chagga have a rich history that dates back centuries.  They are known for successfully cultivating crops such as bananas, coffee, and various vegetables, taking advantage of the fertile volcanic soils of their mountainous region. Here’s a brief history of the Chagga people. Chagga Family Structure The traditional Chagga people were family-oriented. They lived together on household land under the leadership of a man.  A typical Chagga home had a husband, wives, and their children. Wives had their own houses where they lived with their daughters and sons.  The husband had his hut as did his older sons. Each wife had an average of six children, and sons were of great importance for the continuation of the lineage Chagga Clans The ancient Chagga had up to 400 different clans, but...