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By Weldon Arap Kirui,
And Abraham took a wife, and her name was ketura. She bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishback, and shuah (Genesis 25:1-2).
Until the 1940's Kalenjins were known by four major names, namely; Sebei, Sabaot, Miot and Midian. Sebei (Kalenjin) has been largely mentioned in the Holy Bible; Sabeans, Job 1:5, Ezekiel 23:42.Kalenjins are not only in Kenya but its roots may be traced to Asia, India, Japan, Mauritiuos, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania etc. Several Pharaohs were Kalenjins and even Moses is believed to have been a Kalenjin. The name Moses was derived from the word Mose - which means child. Moses Maried a Midian (Kalenjin) girl the daughter of Jetro Zipporah. There is a clan in Tugen known as Midian. Midian was one of the sons of Abraham by his wife Keturah. So Kalenjins could be direct descendants of Abraham. The Kalenjins Sabeans dwelth in Arabian desert and where they dispersed all over the world. Many names in India sounds Kalenjin Language and has same meanings. To read more on this topic visit the Link shown above.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
THE ORIGIN OF THE KALENJINS!
By Apostle William K Korir,
The Kalenjins now settles in the larger Great Rift Valley. Her origins is traced to Egypt where it is believed to have lived there long enough for the whole country to speak its language. The Kalenjin may have entered Kenya from Sudan - some 2000 years ago. Kalenjin are Nilotics and are currently estimated to be 3 million therefore forming about 12% of the Kenyan population.
The Kalenjins now settles in the larger Great Rift Valley. Her origins is traced to Egypt where it is believed to have lived there long enough for the whole country to speak its language. The Kalenjin may have entered Kenya from Sudan - some 2000 years ago. Kalenjin are Nilotics and are currently estimated to be 3 million therefore forming about 12% of the Kenyan population.
The name Kalenjin ( which means " I say -to - you") did not exist before 1950's. The Kalenjins tribe is made up of: Kipsigis,Nandi, Elgeiyo,Endrois,Marakwet,Pokot, Sabaot, Terik and Tugen. There are Sabiny in Uganda and Akie in Tanzania.
The Kalenjins confirms their origin from Egypt by relating the following: The Kipsigis crossed River Kipchooryaan in Kipkelion and went to TUL ap Kipsigis in Londiani where they circumcised the men and before conquiring Sirikwa and Agiek to occupy their land
The Israelites too crossed river Jordan - Yoordan - and went to mount Gilgal where they circumcised their men, before conquiring Canaan and dividing land.
"Choor" in Kisigis means "descend" and equivalent in Hebrew -"Yaarad" or "Jarad"means descend. The Kalenjin could have interacted alot with the Israelites while in Egypt.
Kalenjin have also been at times termed as the running tribe. The Kalenjins have placed Kenya on the world map since 1960s, by leading in the world athlethics, leading to inflows of tourists into the country leading to economic gains for the country.
Kalejins, just as fellow Egyptians used to worship goddes "Isis".Isis was a goddess in the old Egyptian religious beliefs, whose worship spread throughout the Greco -Roman World. She was worshiped as the ideal mother, wife, matron of nature and magic. She was the friend of slaves, sinners, artisans, the downtrodden, as well as listening to the prayers of the wealthy, maidens, aristocrats and rulers. Isis is the Goddess of motherhood and fertility.
Shortly after 2,500 B.C., during the fift dynasty, the first written records concerning the worship of Isis appear. The goddess Isis (the mother of Horus) was the first daughter of Geb, god of the Earth, and Nut, the goddess of the Overarching Sky, and was born on the fourth intercalary day. At some time Isis absorbed some characteristics of Hathor a powerful deity. In later myths about Isis, she had a brother, Osiris, who became her husband, and she then was said to have conceived Horus. Isis was instrumental in the resurrection of Osiris when he was murdered bySeth. Her magical skills restored his body to life after she gathered the body parts that had been strewn about the earth by Seth. This myth became very important in later Egyptian religious beliefs.
Isis is also known as the goddess of simplicity, protecter of the dead and goddess of children from whom all beginnings arose, and was the Lady of bread, of beer, and of green fields. In later myths, Ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile River flooded every year because of her tears of sorrow for her dead husband, Osiris. This occurrence of his death and rebirth was relived each year through rituals. The worship of Isis eventually spread throughout the Greco-Roman world, continuing until the suppression of Paganism in the Christian era.
Shortly after 2,500 B.C., during the fift dynasty, the first written records concerning the worship of Isis appear. The goddess Isis (the mother of Horus) was the first daughter of Geb, god of the Earth, and Nut, the goddess of the Overarching Sky, and was born on the fourth intercalary day. At some time Isis absorbed some characteristics of Hathor a powerful deity. In later myths about Isis, she had a brother, Osiris, who became her husband, and she then was said to have conceived Horus. Isis was instrumental in the resurrection of Osiris when he was murdered bySeth. Her magical skills restored his body to life after she gathered the body parts that had been strewn about the earth by Seth. This myth became very important in later Egyptian religious beliefs.
Isis is also known as the goddess of simplicity, protecter of the dead and goddess of children from whom all beginnings arose, and was the Lady of bread, of beer, and of green fields. In later myths, Ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile River flooded every year because of her tears of sorrow for her dead husband, Osiris. This occurrence of his death and rebirth was relived each year through rituals. The worship of Isis eventually spread throughout the Greco-Roman world, continuing until the suppression of Paganism in the Christian era.
Out Paganism in Christianity. Jesus our source of light brought Salvation to all mankind and the WORD of Truth is preached to all peoples so that This Truth will set them free. Jesus is coming soon to take His Saints Home - and it is imperative for all to know this Truth and be Blessings from God.
Accept Jesus today and be transformed so as to conform to the devine attributes. God Loves you all.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
WHO ARE KALENJINS?
By Apostle William K Korir;
The Kalenjins are very humble loving people who live in the larger Rift Valley Province. This people are extremely generous; and welcome people to their homes and interact with them easily. visitors visiting Kalenjin homes would be surprised at warmth this community exhudes. To the Northern part of Rift Valley lives; the Pokots (Kimukoniek), Marakwets, Keiyos, Sengwer, Tugens (Five groups), The Sabouts (koony). Nandis and Kipsigis to the Southern Rift.
The Kalenjins are hard working people and are spread in the country's food Basket where 99% of the maize in the country is grown. They are good people and they are tolerant and patient people. They can witstand provokation for long duration and they are God fearing people.
Looked at it positively; all are convinced that what I 'am saying is true indeed. They are faithful people and reliable to work with. They are people of high intergrity and respectful. They are honest people who keeps their promises to the letter.
Kalenjin are not closed and they freely intermarry with other communities.
There are striking stories that when a Kalenjin found money on the way in villages - say Kshs. 100,000.00; he or she would take it to the chief to carry out investigation. and true - the people who lost valuable items used to find it intact.
Kalenjin defended their interest with passion, due to their courage.
Most of them are dark skin while the Nandis and Kipsigis are light skin.
The Kalenjins are very humble loving people who live in the larger Rift Valley Province. This people are extremely generous; and welcome people to their homes and interact with them easily. visitors visiting Kalenjin homes would be surprised at warmth this community exhudes. To the Northern part of Rift Valley lives; the Pokots (Kimukoniek), Marakwets, Keiyos, Sengwer, Tugens (Five groups), The Sabouts (koony). Nandis and Kipsigis to the Southern Rift.
The Kalenjins are hard working people and are spread in the country's food Basket where 99% of the maize in the country is grown. They are good people and they are tolerant and patient people. They can witstand provokation for long duration and they are God fearing people.
Looked at it positively; all are convinced that what I 'am saying is true indeed. They are faithful people and reliable to work with. They are people of high intergrity and respectful. They are honest people who keeps their promises to the letter.
Kalenjin are not closed and they freely intermarry with other communities.
There are striking stories that when a Kalenjin found money on the way in villages - say Kshs. 100,000.00; he or she would take it to the chief to carry out investigation. and true - the people who lost valuable items used to find it intact.
Kalenjin defended their interest with passion, due to their courage.
Most of them are dark skin while the Nandis and Kipsigis are light skin.
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