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  Banyarwanda comprises the Hutu , Tutsi, and Batwa who speak Kinyarwanda and live in Uganda and along the Rwandan border in Kivu province. Banyarwanda Family Structure They lived in homesteads which were characterized by extended families that were patrilineal.  The different clans among the Banyarwanda tended to live together in one locality. Traditionally, a family comprises a man, his wives, and children. Other relatives were also present in the set up making an extended family. In the case of a polygamous family, each wife had her hut. Other relatives such as grandparents also had their hut in the same compound.  The wife’s family may also live nearby or further, but they still had strong ties with the husband’s kin. Banyarwanda Clans Culturally, Rwandans were grouped into different 20 clans namely;  Abanyiginya, Abega, Abagesera, Ababanda, Abasinga, Abasindi, Abazigaba, Abashambo, Abongera, Abatsobe, Abungura, Abacyaba, Abahinda, Abashingwe, Abasita, Abarihira,...

  The Haya people reside in the northwestern region of Tanzania, particularly in the Kagera Region near Lake Victoria.  They are known for their agricultural practices, including the cultivation of crops such as bananas, coffee, and beans.  With a rich cultural heritage and a distinct language, the Haya people have a long history dating back centuries. Here’s a brief overview of the Haya people. The Haya Family Structure Traditionally, the Haya derive their lineage from the father’s line and identify themselves to a particular clan.   The man is the head of the family, and he is responsible for managing family issues and a shrine dedicated to his ancestors.  A family consists of abakwatane (near relatives) often, with a common patrilineal line. The homestead was known as a Kibanja, basically, a banana plantation where a house is. The Haya Clans The Haya people are culturally organized in a series of more than 130 patrilineal clans. Each clan has a totem tha...

  The Borana people are an ethnic group living primarily in the southern parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.  They belong to the larger Oromo ethnic group and have a distinct cultural identity and social structure.  While family structures can vary among individuals and communities, some common practices were observed traditionally in Borana society. Here is an overview of the Borana society. Family Structure Traditionally, the basic unit of the Borana society was the household, which usually consisted of a man, his wife, and children.  However, they maintained strong ties with their extended family, such as uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandparents.  The household was headed by the father, who had authority and responsibility for decision-making. In the event of the father's death, the responsibility for the well-being and care of the family often falls on the eldest son or another male family member.   Relatives, such as uncles, grandfathers, or ol...