Everything you need to know about the Akamba people. Image via Unsplash The Kamba people, a prominent Bantu ethnic group , have been an integral part of southeastern Kenya for centuries. Renowned for their artistic prowess in crafting wood carvings and ornaments, they constitute one of the country's largest and culturally diverse communities. Here’s everything you need to know about the Akamba. Family Structure At the heart of the Akamba community is the family (Musyi). Men, assuming leadership roles, actively engage in economic activities, while women focus on cultivating land for sustenance. Mothers play a pivotal role in nurturing children and managing household affairs, contributing to the intricate web of family life. Clans and Totems The ‘utui,’ the Akamba name for a clan, varied in size and was grouped into 25 dispersed patrilineal units. They had 114 major clans and 11 minor clans. And this makes a total of 25. Here are some of the major clans with their totem...