Kikuyu tribe is the largest ethnic group in Kenya. Kikuyus make up 22 percent of Kenya’s population. The Kikuyu people speak Kikuyu language. They are neighbors to Embu, Meru and Mbeere tribes around Mount Kenya region.
Kikuyus belong to the Bantu tribe that is believed to have migrated from West Africa together with other Bantus. The Kikuyus lastly settled around Mt. Kenya region.
Culture and Lifestyle of Kikuyu Tribe
Today, majority of Kikuyu people live in the Kenya's central region. However many young people have migrated to other regions and towns in the country in search for business and jobs.
Because of their historic economic achievements, most Kikuyus are educated. Their capacity to adjust and adapt new realities has brought about modernity …show more content…
For instance bride price (dowry) payment is a must and an essential aspect in their marriages.
Kikuyu Tribe Dominance in Kenya Politics and Leadership
Apart from economic success, the Kikuyu tribe has for years dominated leadership and politics in Kenya.
Kenya's first president, the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was a Kikuyu. Kenya's third president, his Excellency Emilio Mwai Kibaki, likewise was a Kikuyu. The forth president of Kenya, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, is a Kikuyu.
The late Professor Wangari Maathai, Africa's first female Nobel Peace Prize champion, was a Kikuyu.
Kikuyu Tribe Traditional Foods
In most rural Kikuyu homes, traditional staple foods include githeri (maize and beans) and mukimo (pounded green peas and potatoes, plus vegetables).
Matoke (bananas and potatoes) is also a common food. You will also come across broil goat, meat, chicken and cooked green vegetables.
Fermented porridge is a kikuyu traditional drink that is, until today, common in Kikuyu marriage ceremonies. It is also common in other ceremonies like dowry paying ceremonies and traditional
Kikuyus belong to the Bantu tribe that is believed to have migrated from West Africa together with other Bantus. The Kikuyus lastly settled around Mt. Kenya region.
Culture and Lifestyle of Kikuyu Tribe
Today, majority of Kikuyu people live in the Kenya's central region. However many young people have migrated to other regions and towns in the country in search for business and jobs.
Because of their historic economic achievements, most Kikuyus are educated. Their capacity to adjust and adapt new realities has brought about modernity …show more content…
For instance bride price (dowry) payment is a must and an essential aspect in their marriages.
Kikuyu Tribe Dominance in Kenya Politics and Leadership
Apart from economic success, the Kikuyu tribe has for years dominated leadership and politics in Kenya.
Kenya's first president, the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was a Kikuyu. Kenya's third president, his Excellency Emilio Mwai Kibaki, likewise was a Kikuyu. The forth president of Kenya, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, is a Kikuyu.
The late Professor Wangari Maathai, Africa's first female Nobel Peace Prize champion, was a Kikuyu.
Kikuyu Tribe Traditional Foods
In most rural Kikuyu homes, traditional staple foods include githeri (maize and beans) and mukimo (pounded green peas and potatoes, plus vegetables).
Matoke (bananas and potatoes) is also a common food. You will also come across broil goat, meat, chicken and cooked green vegetables.
Fermented porridge is a kikuyu traditional drink that is, until today, common in Kikuyu marriage ceremonies. It is also common in other ceremonies like dowry paying ceremonies and traditional