Gosha

• The majority of Gosha are descendants of freed or escaped slaves from the Shabeelle Valley
• Majority of Goshas consider themselves as part of Somali clans
• Many Gosha participate in possession dances like "lumbe,"
• They are commonly involved in basket weaving and making of vibrant fabrics with bright colours

Galjeel

Live in scattered groups as hunters and gatherers

Orma

• cattle keeping is a central aspect of the life of the Orma people. All of life focuses on the welfare of the cattle.Their distinct breed of the white, long-horned zebu cattle are among the finest in Africa.
• The Orma are 99.9% Muslim.  They converted to Islam starting three or four generations ago.  They observe all the rites and festivals of Islam
• Special ceremonies surround the birth of children which starts with dedication of the child up to seven years of age
• Their wedding rituals are rich in Orma culture

Galla

• The people are characterized as warlike
• women wield great influence over their husbands and enjoy a large degree of freedom of movement for an Islamic community’