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  Image via Unsplash Kipsigis is a subtribe of the larger Kalenjin tribe from Kenya Their community is structured into clans, each composed of families linked by their common male ancestors, establishing a blood relationship through paternal lineage connections. These clans and their subgroups possess distinct symbols referred to as totems. The totems can be animals, insects, or other celestial bodies such as the sun.   If you’d love to know about Kipsigis clans, you’re in the right place. This article will list all the Kipsigis clans along with their respective totems. Let’s dive in. Read Also : The Major Nandi Clans You Should Know The Infinitive List of Kipsigis Clans Here’s a list of Kipsigis clans and totems 1. Kabarsumek - Moset 2. Kapkomosik - Moset 3. Kaboboek - Moset 4. Kabarangwek - Beliot 5. Kamorosek - Beliot 6. Kibasisek - Asista 7. Kibindoek - Soet 8. Kabioria - Kimaketiet 9. Kapkechwoek - Mororochet 10. Kapkomutget - Ngetundo 11.Narachek - Chesireret 12. Ki...

  Image via Unsplash The Nandi tribe is a subtribe of the Kalenjin community and is know for its rich cultural heritage.  The Nandi have several clans which are referred to as ortinuek in the Nandi dialect. These clans are identified and symbolized by totems known tiondo.  Nandi totems encompass a wide range of creatures, from birds and wild animals to frogs, snakes, and even bees.  What's truly fascinating is that these totems hold a sacred significance within each clan, making it a taboo to harm or consume any animal associated with one's clan. If you're curious about the major Nandi clans and their associated totems, you've come to the right place. This article will provide an overview of all the Nandi clans and the animals that symbolize them.  Let's dive right in. The Nandi Clans and their Respective Totems Kipkenda - Bee (Maimi Segemiat) Kiboiis - Wild dog (Lelwot) Mooi - Crested Crane (Kong'oony) Kipsirgoi - Toreet (palee kut ak kutung') Kipamui - Ant...