The Samburu people are an indigenous ethnic group residing in northern Kenya, primarily in Samburu County. They are closely related to the Maasa i and share some cultural similarities. Here is a summary of the Samburu people. The Samburu People Family Structure A typical traditional Samburu community lived in groups of five to ten families. The husband was the one in control of the family. The family also had extended family members, including the man’s in-laws, aging parents, and unmarried siblings. Each wife had her hut that was shared with her children. The Samburu Clans The Samburu have eight clans which have other sub-clans, but the main ones include; Lmasula Lpisikishu Lukumae Lorokushu Loimisi Lnyaparae Lngwesi Longeli The clans are associated with two moieties: the Black and White cattle. The Samburu Dialects They speak Samburu, which is a Nilo-Saharan language. Similar to Maa, that is the language spoken by the Maasai. However, they speak more rap...