Meet the five fearless tribes of Kenya
– Kenya has more than 40 tribes with diverse cultures and traditions
– Some Kenyan tribes are feared by many who perceive them as fearless or violent
Kenya is the home of diverse communities and cultures with some tribes well known for their unique practices and traditions.
Pokot children training how to use a bow and an arrow. The Pokot tribe is one of the most feared Kenyan communities well known for their cattle rustling activities against neighbouring communities
Five Kenyan tribes stand out for their fearlessness, these tribes are well known for being battle-hardened when confronted by what they perceive as danger.
Pokot warriors taking a bride to her matrimonial home. The Pokot are one of the most feared Kenyan communities.
1. Pokot
The Pokot have always remained one of Kenya’s most feared communities since independence.
This perception against the Pokot was born after the community engaged in several conflicts with neighbouring tribes mostly influenced by cattle rustling.
Maasai warriors known as the moran are well known for hunting and killing lions as a form of initiation into manhood.
2. Maasai
The Maasai have put Kenya on the international map with their elegant culture but the tribe is also well known for its fearless culture.
The Maasai have put Kenya on the international map with their elegant culture but the tribe is also well known for its fearless culture.
Maasai warriors known as morans are famous for hunting and killing lions.
Young Maasai men are also employed in many Kenyan homes and offices as night guards for their fearlessness and bravery.
3. Samburu
The Samburu are related to the Maasai and like their famous cousins are known for being aggressive.
The Samburu are related to the Maasai and like their famous cousins are known for being aggressive.
The Samburu community has been involved in several conflicts with their neighbours like the Turkana and the Pokot mostly influenced by cattle rustling and land issues.
The Marakwet community is feared by many after several decades of inter-tribal conflicts against neighbours especially the Pokot.
4. Marakwet
The Marakwet just like their neighbours the Pokot, have carved the image of fearlessness after years of conflict arising from cattle rustling and land issues.
Meru men are feared for their short temper its said a Meru man can cut you with panga that is always close to him if angered by even the most minor thing.
The Marakwet have become battle-hardened and aggressive with a majority of young men preferring to be warriors as opposed to going to school for formal education.
5. Meru
The Meru are famous for their short temper according to popular belief a Meru man can cut you to pieces with the slightest provocation.
A Meru man is said to always keep a panga close to himself as a form of self-defence in case of
SOURCE: Tuko.co.ke news
