- Tugen
"Tugen may also refer to
Tugen Hills in Kenya"The Tugen are a branch of the
Kalenjin community and they occupy the districts ofBaringo andKoibatek inRift Valley ,Kenya .Daniel arap Moi , the second president of Kenya (1978–2002) was from the Tugen branch. The Tugen people speak theTugen language .The Tugen are cattle keepers and the cow occupies a central part in their cultural lives, as food (meat and milk), currency, as dowry. Among the Kalenjin community they are known as resilient since they live in harsh climatic conditions.
The Tugen are further subdivided into:
*Arror live in the Highlands ofKabartonjo of North Baringo District
*Samors who live in the widerKabarnet in Central Baringo district
* Lembus who occupy the farmlands of Koibatek District
*Endorois who come from the lowlands of Koibatek DistrictTraditionally, like other Kalenjin, the Tugen prayed to a God called "Asis" (which means 'sun'.) Most have converted to Christianity.
Externsl links
[http://kalenjin.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=8&Itemid=39 Kalenjin online - Tugen]
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