Ilchamus

• They are the smallest ethnic group in Kenya settled near the Kokwa island in Lake Baringo
• Materials such as beadwork (necklaces, bracelets, headgears, and beaded cloths), woodcarving (clubs/rungu, bows and traditional stool) and blacksmith works (spears, swords and arrows) are popularly made among the illchamus
• They share many practical cultural practices as the other Maa Speakers (Samburu, Maasai)

Samburu

• Dancing is a significant part of Samburu culture. Their dancing is similar to that of the Maasai people with men dancing in a circle and jumping high from a standing position. the Samburu do not useany instruments to accompany their dancing and singing.
• The Samburu people traditionally in a vibrant red cloth wrapped like a skirt and a white sash. This is accompanied with many colorful beaded earrings, bracelets, anklets and necklaces. Each piece of jewellery worn represents the status of the person wearing them and occasion
• Samburu traditional settlements known as ‘Manyattas’are built by women
• Much like the Maasai who they are closely related to the Samburu people co-exist with life and today, help run ecofriendlytourist lodges around where they settle

Taveta

Tavetas are popularly known as agriculturists and for their skills as smithies and craftsmen

Kenyan Arabs

• A large percentage of the Kenyan Arabic population dwells in the coastal area.
• Coastal Arab villages consist of tiny houses that are situated closely together. The nature of the villages reflects the closeness of the families
• The Arabs are considered to be modest and this is apparent in their dressing. Women mostly wear diraqs, burkhas and hijabs to show their modesty.
• Arabs in Kenya are 99% Muslim and follow Islamic teachings and celebrate holidays special to the religion
• Arabic dance and song is popular among the Islamic majority in Kenya and Swahili songs borrow from this as well