July 16, 2020
Published by Paukwa on July 16, 2020
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Within the Kipsigis community, the transition from childhood to adulthood was carried out through a series of rituals that lasted up to six months. During this […]
July 15, 2020
Published by Paukwa on July 15, 2020
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According to Agikuyu mythology, the first man and woman – Gikuyu and Mumbi – had nine daughters who became the mothers of the nine Kikuyu clans […]
July 14, 2020
Published by Paukwa on July 14, 2020
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For decades, the Rendille have been one of the Kenyan communities that inhabit northern Kenya. Many years ago, there was constant tribal warfare between the Rendille […]
July 10, 2020
Published by Paukwa on July 10, 2020
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The Indian-Hindus have 16 rituals that celebrate rites of passage in a person’s life. When a child is born, there are two important rituals that take […]
July 9, 2020
Published by Paukwa on July 9, 2020
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For the Borana, the naming ceremony remains an important rite of passage. Just like many African communities, the Borana believe that names have power and play […]
July 8, 2020
Published by Paukwa on July 8, 2020
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The Luo have a long and rich history in welcoming new members into the community – and the world. Prior to birth, speculation of the child’s […]
July 7, 2020
Published by Paukwa on July 7, 2020
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Traditionally, a child born into the Giriama community was given a temporary name while awaiting the naming ceremony. During this period, the child was kept indoors. […]