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POLITICS

Raymond Moi Raises Concern About Ruto Ahead of Rongai Elections

The Rongai Member of Parliament, Hon. Raymond Moi, who is the Son of the Late President Daniel Moi, has sent out a message to the Kalenjin Community seeking clarification on what their family has done to William Ruto, claiming that Ruto is insulting him. Through his social media page, Raymond Moi who is the Raymond is seeking to retain the Rongai Parliamentary seat through KANU ticked in the upcoming election accused William Ruto of sending his people to Rongai to insult him.

  9 months ago ago
Raymond Moi Raises Concern About Ruto Ahead of Rongai Elections

RELIGION

Interesting Origin Of Kalenjin Names Like Kericho And Bomet

Everything in the universe, I believe, was created by God The Father. Then after human lands on earth, he started discovering all the objects and places, and started naming them so that it will be easy to distinguish from others. Naming of places was done, just to name a few, according to maybe the nature of the geography in the area, the habits of the residents, the resources present or the usefulness of the area.

  11 months ago ago
Interesting Origin Of Kalenjin Names Like Kericho And Bomet

RELIGION

Eldoret Catholic Diocese Bishop Coronated as Elder of Kalenjin Community

The Catholic Church is one of the most attended in the country thanks to the fact that it has built it's base through the years and thus amassed a strong following. Picture courtesy. Bishop Dominic Kimengich of the Eldoret Catholic Diocese. This afternoon, according to the available reliable reports that we have received with us from TV47 Kenya, a renown catholic bishop from Eldoret has been coronated as a Turgen Elder.

  8 months ago ago
Eldoret Catholic Diocese Bishop Coronated as Elder of Kalenjin Community

POLITICS

Kalenjin Elders Speak On Raila's Chopper Stoning Incident As They Send A Message to Politicians

A group of elders from the Kalenjin Community have Condemned the recent incident that happened in Iten after the former prime Minister of Kenya and Orange Democratic Movement party leader, honorable Raila Odinga was allegedly Stoned by a group of Rowdy Youths from the region. Photo :Courtesy Speaking about this incident, elders who apologized to the former prime Minister of Kenya have called upon all politicians to make sure they conduct their campaigns in peace and at the same time, let other politicians do the same in their regions without having to protect themselves for safety.

  1 year ago ago
Kalenjin Elders Speak On Raila's Chopper Stoning Incident As They Send A Message to Politicians

CULTURE

Kalenjin Tactics During War Time

In the past Kalenjin Community used to conflict with its neighbours like Masaai community to the south of their location and even the Kisii community bordering some parts of Kericho and Bomet. In 19th and 20th century, Kalenjin Community leaders used to hunt for wealth by taking his troops to the neighbouring community to go and steal the cattle from them.

  1 year ago ago
Kalenjin Tactics During War Time

CULTURE

Kalenjin Words Which Have The Same Pronunciation And Meaning In English

Kalenjin Community is one of the many special communities in Kenya as far as their culture preservation and the like is concerned. This community lives in the Riftvalley areas of Kenya but due to human dispersion, they are now widely spread in different parts of the world. Today let us learn about this two English words that I have found to have their twins in Kalenjin language.

  1 year ago ago
Kalenjin Words Which Have The Same Pronunciation And Meaning In English

CULTURE

Reasons why They Kalenjin Community Valued Cattle Dearly(from the Kalenjin heritage)

The Kalenjin Community is a group of the Nilotic speakers who migrated from the Nile Valley of Ethiopia. They came and occupied the Rift Valley of Eastern Africa.It is made up of many nine sub-tribes.The main economic activities of the Kalenjin were growing of crops and rearing of livestock.

  5 months ago ago
Reasons why They Kalenjin Community Valued Cattle Dearly(from the Kalenjin heritage)

RELIGION

Understanding of death among the Kalenjin Community

Death, according to many African societies is the last phase of an elaborate livelihood of every human being. Death is well-known as among the 4 rites of passage that ensures the spirit of the deceased on the other world. In most Kalenjin communities, death person does not exist at all.

  1 year ago ago
Understanding of death among the Kalenjin Community

FOOD

How Typical Kalenjin Mothers Made Tasty Mursik Using Charcoal, Gourds and Milk

The Kalenjin Community prides itself with the traditional fermented Milk which they normally refer to as Mursik. The culture of preparing Mursik using the traditional ways is still common in Kalenjin inhabited areas. Before even the Europeans brought the Western Civilization and long before the Milk factories that ferment Milk came to East Africa, Fermentation of Milk existed in Kalenjin territory.

  1 year ago ago
How Typical Kalenjin Mothers Made Tasty Mursik Using Charcoal, Gourds and Milk

ENTERTAINMENT

Oscar Sudi Tells Raila That The Damage is Already Done, Informs The Truth About The Arrests

Kapseret Member of Parliament Hon Oscar Sudi has informed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga that the mistake of what happened yesterday at Uasin Gishu is already done and cannot be replayed issuing fresh details. According to Oscar Sudi, he has informed that the Kalenjin Community are civilized people who hate chaos and that such like witnessed brand of politics is not in their blood.

  1 year ago ago
Oscar Sudi Tells Raila That The Damage is Already Done, Informs The Truth About The Arrests

POLITICS

Gov Kinyanjui Claims DP William Ruto Will Not Be President In August 2022 With Lower Turnout [VIDEO)

Nakuru County Boss Honourable Lee Kinyanjui has now alleged that Deputy President Dr. William Samoei Ruto will not be President in August 2022 General Elections, if there will be low Voter Turnout. Speaking to NTV, Gov Lee Kinyanjui Expressed worry over what awaited the Upcoming General Elections.

  1 year ago ago
Gov Kinyanjui Claims DP William Ruto Will Not Be President In August 2022 With Lower Turnout [VIDEO)

SOCIETY

Beliefs about a Snake Among the Kalenjin(from the Kalenjin heritage)

A snake was the most feared creature among the Kalenjin Community. It was believed to be associated with evil spirits. Seeing it was a sign of a bad luck. When it crossed once path it indicated danger. The Kalenjin never worshipped or bow down to it.The animal was also feared because it was poisonous.

  5 months ago ago
Beliefs about a Snake Among the Kalenjin(from the Kalenjin heritage)