The Kalenjins believe they are the second largest tribe in Kenya closely pursuing the Kiguyu tribe. Considering that the Abuluyha exceeded the Kalenjin population by a paltry 371, 338 or 7% of the Luyhya's total. The major reason for the arguement is that many Kalenjins were not counted that many villagers were skipped.
The recently released censures gives the country’s total population as 38, 610, 097 with the number of men and women standing at 19 million each.
The most populous tribe.
1. Kikuyu 6,622,576
2. Luhya 5,338,666
3. Kalenjin 4,967,328
4. Luo 4,044,440
5. Kamba 3,893,157
6. Kenyan Somali (nullified awaiting recount) 2,385,572*
7. Kisii 2,205,669
8. Mijikenda 1,960,574
9. Meru 1,658,108
10. Turkana (also to be recounted) 988,592*
11. Maasai 841,622
12. Teso 338,833
The least populous tribes are:
1. Embu 324,092
2. Taita 273,519
3. Kuria 560,401
4. Samburu 237,179
5. Tharaka 175,905
6. Mbeere 168,155
7. Borana 161,399
8. Suba 139,271
9. Swahili 110,614
10. Gabra 89,519
11. Orma 66,275
12. Rendille 60,437
The least populous tribes are encouraged to work hard to educate their childrent and to increase in numbers while the most populous are urged to slow in population growth for equitable distribution of resources.
Monday, January 17, 2011
THE KIPSIGIS ARE THE LARGEST SUB TRIBE OF THE KALENJIN, ACCOUNTING TO 43% OF THE ENTIRE POPULATION AND TOTALS 1.972 MILLION AS PER THE RECENT CENSURES RELEASE
http://www.wikipedia.com/ THE KIPSIGIS IS A MAJOR TRIBE OF KALENJIN AND ACCOUNTS TO 43% OF ALL THE KALENJIN SPEAKING TRIBLES AND TOTALS 2.0 MILLION.
The KANJIN Tribe is made up of; Kipsigis, Nandi, Keiyo, Marakwet, Tugen, Sabaot. Sengwer, Pokot, Sabiny(of Uganda), and the Tatonga of Tanzania.
The Tribe
The Kipsigis are a pastoralist ethnic group in Kenya, speaking the Kipsigis language. Currently the community practices farming and they are famously known for growing Kenyan "green gold" tea.
They are Kalenjin and originated in the Sudan, moving into the Kenyan area in the 18th century. The current settlement of the Kipsigis is in the Rift valley Province of Kenya.The latest Census population in kenya put the kipsigis at 1.972 Million speakers accounting for 43% of all kalenjin speaking people.
The Kipsigis are the most numerous of the Kalenjin and they occupy the higlands of Kericho stretching from Timboroa to Mara River in the south, the west of Mau Escarpment in the east to Kebeneti in the west. They also occupy, parts of Laikipia, Kitale, Nakuru, Narok, Transmara District, Eldoret and Nandi Hills. The Kipsigis are considered to be the most exposed of the sub-tribes, though job opportunities and prominence diminished under President Moi’s regime due to tribal jealousy and fear by Moi of the educated Kipsigis. Education standards fell and general development failed and the people were subjected to political manipulation. Self made Superich men who owned fleets of trucks, such as LORD Suge were brought to knought (0). KCC closed, Maize farmers not supported, Road infrastructure completely ignored, the best schools in the district brought to zero, by transfering the best teachers.. the list is endless.
It is not uncommon to find the Kipsigis living in abject poverty compared to the Tugen and Elgeiyo tribes, Moi's favourite subtribes of the Kalenjin. The Kipsigis were used as the electoral vote generators, but real development and enrichment went to Tugen and Keiyo, though they are less educated and live in arid lands. The Nandis faced the Kipsigis' plight to a lesser extent.
Most Kipsigis are known for humility, hardship endurance and their strong emotional expressions. They are also characterized as loyal and courageous people. The kipsigis are among the most hospitable and courteous ethnic groups of Kenya.
Ever since, the Kipsigis has produced a large number of Kalenjin artistes including Joel Arap Kimeto and the late Kipchamba Arap Tapotuk among others.
Men undergo circumcision at an average age of 14 years. Traditionally, boys are housed in a 'menjo' next to a forest, or away from homesteads and fed there as they await their genitals to heal. During this period, they undergo three main traditional ceremonies: Kelab-eun, Tyenjinet and Kayaet.After the first ritual, the boys are allowed to go out in the forest for hunting using bows and wood-made-arrows. It's at this point in time that they master the use these weapons-essential in traditional warfare.
Christianity has seen the three stages phased out and replaced with biblical teachings in a number of areas in Kipsigis land although the location of 'menjo' remains unchanged. Female circumcision used to be practised but is currently losing ground to Christian beliefs and government legislation.
The Kipsigis are a part of the Highland Nilotes group of People. Apart from the Kalenjin, the other tribe in this group is the Tatonga of Western Tanzania. In their expansion Southwards, the Kipsigis and the Tatonga people reached present day Shinyanga Area in Western Tanzania only for the former group to return to the Kericho area before some went back again going Southwards but could only settle at Angata Barigoi in Trans mara next to the Tanzanian Border
Although the Kipisigis are traditionally pastrolists, pressure on land and high population have forced them to live both as farmers and pastrolists. According to history they are also believed to be originally of cushitic lineage, language being a good example of how this might be conceivably be true.
Community Organization
The word kokwet, derived from kok, a man's sitting place, is used to signify the neighborhood or primary community of 20 to 40 interrelated homesteads. Adult brothers tend to establish homesteads in different areas and thus the dozens of exogamous clans (ortinwek) are dispersed and intermingled. On the other hand marriages tend to be between nearby families, and neighborhoods become small networks of direct and indirect affinal relationships with a few further connections of direct agnation or common clan membership.
Strictly speaking kokwet refers to the occasional gatherings of homestead heads and junior men to make group decisions, settle local disputes, reprimand wrong-doers, celebrate communal work harvests, etc. Kokwet meetings are held some distance from the personal space of any particular homestead yard. The meetings are open and attendance consists of those men who have, or take, an interest in the matter at hand. Whether the issue arises out of domestic problems or breaches of the norms of public conduct, individual interests are expressed in terms of kinship. Senior men, with manifold connections to their neighbors, represent themselves at most meetings and dominate discussion. Some of the younger men who attend do so because of their connections; others come along as friends of their age-mates. Younger men speak only when their opinions or knowledge of a case are solicited. Women and children may be called to kokwet meetings to give evidence but otherwise to not attend.
Streams and rivers hinder interaction and local networks tend to develop on particular hillsides or higher ground. Thus although the composition of the group is slightly different in each instance, the large majority of men present are always close neighbors. Hence communities are spatial entities although they are not ultimately defined by topographical features. Similarly, place names refer more often to a past event or a significant natural feature within a community than to a naturally demarcated area. The referents of Kipsigis place names are neither hierarchically arranged nor mutually exclusive. The term koret, used to refer to a coherent land area of a few communities, and emet, used to refer to a wider region or even the land controlled by a whole tribe, are likewise indefinite. In short, the key to understanding Kipsigis spatial concepts beyond the personal space of homesteads is the realization that they are defined in terms of nodes or focal points and lack true boundaries
The KANJIN Tribe is made up of; Kipsigis, Nandi, Keiyo, Marakwet, Tugen, Sabaot. Sengwer, Pokot, Sabiny(of Uganda), and the Tatonga of Tanzania.
The Tribe
The Kipsigis are a pastoralist ethnic group in Kenya, speaking the Kipsigis language. Currently the community practices farming and they are famously known for growing Kenyan "green gold" tea.
They are Kalenjin and originated in the Sudan, moving into the Kenyan area in the 18th century. The current settlement of the Kipsigis is in the Rift valley Province of Kenya.The latest Census population in kenya put the kipsigis at 1.972 Million speakers accounting for 43% of all kalenjin speaking people.
The Kipsigis are the most numerous of the Kalenjin and they occupy the higlands of Kericho stretching from Timboroa to Mara River in the south, the west of Mau Escarpment in the east to Kebeneti in the west. They also occupy, parts of Laikipia, Kitale, Nakuru, Narok, Transmara District, Eldoret and Nandi Hills. The Kipsigis are considered to be the most exposed of the sub-tribes, though job opportunities and prominence diminished under President Moi’s regime due to tribal jealousy and fear by Moi of the educated Kipsigis. Education standards fell and general development failed and the people were subjected to political manipulation. Self made Superich men who owned fleets of trucks, such as LORD Suge were brought to knought (0). KCC closed, Maize farmers not supported, Road infrastructure completely ignored, the best schools in the district brought to zero, by transfering the best teachers.. the list is endless.
It is not uncommon to find the Kipsigis living in abject poverty compared to the Tugen and Elgeiyo tribes, Moi's favourite subtribes of the Kalenjin. The Kipsigis were used as the electoral vote generators, but real development and enrichment went to Tugen and Keiyo, though they are less educated and live in arid lands. The Nandis faced the Kipsigis' plight to a lesser extent.
Most Kipsigis are known for humility, hardship endurance and their strong emotional expressions. They are also characterized as loyal and courageous people. The kipsigis are among the most hospitable and courteous ethnic groups of Kenya.
Ever since, the Kipsigis has produced a large number of Kalenjin artistes including Joel Arap Kimeto and the late Kipchamba Arap Tapotuk among others.
Men undergo circumcision at an average age of 14 years. Traditionally, boys are housed in a 'menjo' next to a forest, or away from homesteads and fed there as they await their genitals to heal. During this period, they undergo three main traditional ceremonies: Kelab-eun, Tyenjinet and Kayaet.After the first ritual, the boys are allowed to go out in the forest for hunting using bows and wood-made-arrows. It's at this point in time that they master the use these weapons-essential in traditional warfare.
Christianity has seen the three stages phased out and replaced with biblical teachings in a number of areas in Kipsigis land although the location of 'menjo' remains unchanged. Female circumcision used to be practised but is currently losing ground to Christian beliefs and government legislation.
The Kipsigis are a part of the Highland Nilotes group of People. Apart from the Kalenjin, the other tribe in this group is the Tatonga of Western Tanzania. In their expansion Southwards, the Kipsigis and the Tatonga people reached present day Shinyanga Area in Western Tanzania only for the former group to return to the Kericho area before some went back again going Southwards but could only settle at Angata Barigoi in Trans mara next to the Tanzanian Border
Although the Kipisigis are traditionally pastrolists, pressure on land and high population have forced them to live both as farmers and pastrolists. According to history they are also believed to be originally of cushitic lineage, language being a good example of how this might be conceivably be true.
Community Organization
The word kokwet, derived from kok, a man's sitting place, is used to signify the neighborhood or primary community of 20 to 40 interrelated homesteads. Adult brothers tend to establish homesteads in different areas and thus the dozens of exogamous clans (ortinwek) are dispersed and intermingled. On the other hand marriages tend to be between nearby families, and neighborhoods become small networks of direct and indirect affinal relationships with a few further connections of direct agnation or common clan membership.
Strictly speaking kokwet refers to the occasional gatherings of homestead heads and junior men to make group decisions, settle local disputes, reprimand wrong-doers, celebrate communal work harvests, etc. Kokwet meetings are held some distance from the personal space of any particular homestead yard. The meetings are open and attendance consists of those men who have, or take, an interest in the matter at hand. Whether the issue arises out of domestic problems or breaches of the norms of public conduct, individual interests are expressed in terms of kinship. Senior men, with manifold connections to their neighbors, represent themselves at most meetings and dominate discussion. Some of the younger men who attend do so because of their connections; others come along as friends of their age-mates. Younger men speak only when their opinions or knowledge of a case are solicited. Women and children may be called to kokwet meetings to give evidence but otherwise to not attend.
Streams and rivers hinder interaction and local networks tend to develop on particular hillsides or higher ground. Thus although the composition of the group is slightly different in each instance, the large majority of men present are always close neighbors. Hence communities are spatial entities although they are not ultimately defined by topographical features. Similarly, place names refer more often to a past event or a significant natural feature within a community than to a naturally demarcated area. The referents of Kipsigis place names are neither hierarchically arranged nor mutually exclusive. The term koret, used to refer to a coherent land area of a few communities, and emet, used to refer to a wider region or even the land controlled by a whole tribe, are likewise indefinite. In short, the key to understanding Kipsigis spatial concepts beyond the personal space of homesteads is the realization that they are defined in terms of nodes or focal points and lack true boundaries
Sunday, January 9, 2011
THE NEXT GOVERNMENT SHALL BE FORMED BY YOUTHFUL LEADERS, SAYS HON. RUTO
By Apostle William K Korir,
Hon Ruto and several other MPs predicted that the country's leadership will change from the old guards to the youthful leaders after 2012. The leaders urged Christians to fast and pray for peaceful election come 2012, saying there should never be a repeat of what happened during the previous election.
Kenya has gone to another level and never again shall the leaders incite the people to turn against each other. The Kenyans have come of age and they will never be used again for destructive actions. All tribes in Kenya shall coexist and move freely throughout the country without fear. They have understood that they may difer in opinion but they remain united and respecting each other's opinion without engaging in warlike activities.
Elections comes every five years and once the leaders are chosen - they all go back to work to build this great Nation.
God Bless Kenya and its people in JESUS MIGHTY NAME AMEN!
Hon Ruto and several other MPs predicted that the country's leadership will change from the old guards to the youthful leaders after 2012. The leaders urged Christians to fast and pray for peaceful election come 2012, saying there should never be a repeat of what happened during the previous election.
Kenya has gone to another level and never again shall the leaders incite the people to turn against each other. The Kenyans have come of age and they will never be used again for destructive actions. All tribes in Kenya shall coexist and move freely throughout the country without fear. They have understood that they may difer in opinion but they remain united and respecting each other's opinion without engaging in warlike activities.
Elections comes every five years and once the leaders are chosen - they all go back to work to build this great Nation.
God Bless Kenya and its people in JESUS MIGHTY NAME AMEN!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
A RARE ENCOUNTER WITH THREE UNIQUE KENYAN POLICE OFFICERS
By Apostle William K Korir,
It was on Wednesday, 5th January 2011 at around 11.30a.m. when I was waved down by a traffic Police Officer near the Gilgil junction. That morning I had left my home in Kericho and was heading to my home in Kitengela, some 37 kilometres to the South East of Nairobi. The Officer who I later learned was named Mbaya, told me that he hailed from Meru. The Officer spoke to me gently and he was a humble Officer who loved his job. He informed me that as my windscreen was broken, I had to accompany him to the Police Station. He requested me to hand him my Driving Licence, which I did. I introduced myself to him as Apostle William K Korir, and the Officer showed me a lot of respect and when I requested him to consider my request to let me go, he gently insisted that I accompany him to the Police Station to secure a Cash Bond and thereafter proceed on my journey to Nairpbi. He stopped a Matatu and found several faults and he Boarded the Matatu and proceeded to Gilgil Police Station and asked me to follow him and I did.
On arrival he immediately booked me on a register and asked me to pay Kshs 5,000.00 Cash Bond and to appear before a judge at Naivasha Court the following week. He took the matatu driver's Driving Licence and extracted Kshs. 100.00 which he handed back to the driver, saying - NOT EVERY POLICE OFFICER RECEIVES bribes. What can kshs. 100.00 assist me with? ... He inquired from the driver. "We are under a new constitution and things must change!" He added. The Police Officer spoke with humilty as he discouraged corrupt practices... Two other senior Police Officers including a base Commander were amazing - they spoke with great dignity and this touched me so much that I felt all must know.
From the way they spoke, I believe that, the Kenya Police is under going tremendous transformation and I believe by God's grace that one day and very soon, Kenya shall have a corruption free Police Service.
The Kenyan Police Commissioner should recognize the three officers; Mr Mbaya - from Meru, Naomi and the Base Commander (Lady Officer) for their exemplary work they displayed to me for the 10 minutes they served me. They discharged their duties deligently!
Since independence the country has had ten (10) Police Commissioners as follows:-
1) Bernard Hinga (1964-1978)
2) Ben Gethi (1978-1982)
3) Bernard Njinu (1982-1988)
4) Philiph Kilonzo (1988 - 1993)
5) Shedrack Kiruki ( 1993- 1996)
6) Duncan Wachira (1996 - 1998)
7) Philemon Abong'o ( 1998 - 2002)
8) Edwin Nyaseda ( 2002 - 2003)
9) Major General Mohammed Hussein Ali (2004 - 2009)
10) Mathew Karai Iteere ( 2009 .... Current)
It was on Wednesday, 5th January 2011 at around 11.30a.m. when I was waved down by a traffic Police Officer near the Gilgil junction. That morning I had left my home in Kericho and was heading to my home in Kitengela, some 37 kilometres to the South East of Nairobi. The Officer who I later learned was named Mbaya, told me that he hailed from Meru. The Officer spoke to me gently and he was a humble Officer who loved his job. He informed me that as my windscreen was broken, I had to accompany him to the Police Station. He requested me to hand him my Driving Licence, which I did. I introduced myself to him as Apostle William K Korir, and the Officer showed me a lot of respect and when I requested him to consider my request to let me go, he gently insisted that I accompany him to the Police Station to secure a Cash Bond and thereafter proceed on my journey to Nairpbi. He stopped a Matatu and found several faults and he Boarded the Matatu and proceeded to Gilgil Police Station and asked me to follow him and I did.  |
| Kenyan Police |
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| Kenyan Traffic Police Officers at work |
1) Bernard Hinga (1964-1978)
2) Ben Gethi (1978-1982)
3) Bernard Njinu (1982-1988)
4) Philiph Kilonzo (1988 - 1993)
5) Shedrack Kiruki ( 1993- 1996)
6) Duncan Wachira (1996 - 1998)
7) Philemon Abong'o ( 1998 - 2002)
8) Edwin Nyaseda ( 2002 - 2003)
9) Major General Mohammed Hussein Ali (2004 - 2009)
10) Mathew Karai Iteere ( 2009 .... Current)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
KENYAN PREMIER PICKED BY AU TO MEDIATE ON THE IVORY TALKS!
The Right Honourable Mr. Raila Odinga was recently picked by the African Union to mediate in its behalf in talks with the Ivorian leaders with a view to having a lasting solution with the Ivorian leaders in order to save their country from blood shed. This confirms that Kenya as a Nation is still regarded highly by the world leaders, despite what it went through folllowing post election violence. All Kenyans despite their political affiliation should therefore be proud of the Premier's appointment as a mediator and should encourage and pray for God to equip the Premier with wisdom to bring a lasting solution that would lead to peace in Ivory. Good luck! our beloved Premier!May God bless Kenya and its great people and for peaceful co-existence amongst the over 43 tribes in Kenya, in Jesus Mighty Name!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
CHRISTMASS WITH BOMBS!
By Apostle William K Korir,
This season is a special season for all. It is the time when people all over the world interact in social functions. It is the time when people bades farewell to the old year and usher in the new year. It is the time when people reflect in their past and programme for the coming year. To Christians it is a time they reflect on the birth of the Saviour of the world and renew their relationships with the almighty God. it is a time when many in phillipine practice the crucifiction of Jesus Christ, by being crucified themselmes in public before being rushed for treatment after loosing so much blood.
in Kenya, this is a time when many in big cities and in small towns go back to their rural homes to celebrate Christmass with their families. This is a time when every one looks forward to travelling savely to and fro. Yesterday's bomb blast at Akamba bus station came as a suprise to peace loving Kenyans. The devil who ignited the bombs should be condemned for its folly.
Why would the devil bay for Kenyan's blood? The Police should step up security to procted all kenyans. It appears that Kenyan Police have relaxed so much and have relicated security to their back yard. The Kenyan forces are respected the world over for their discipline and good naturedness. I visited Ukraine last year and believe me you, I was subjected to regorous checks and sometimes held 3 haroowing hours. It was like I visited hell. We were held up at the Kieve airport for three hours for no apparent reason, and the plane held too just to confirm security. When you visit JKIA, it is the easiest Airport to enter, and one day I witness a whiteman abuse some saying, "Foolish Africans" at the fool clare of a security officer who just smiled sheepishly. I almost lost my cool, as I demanded from the white man he had to undermine my people in my own land. I even suggested to him to go back to his country. It is unfortunate that our people do not love themselves. We need in this country, high level of intergrity and self esteem. Kenyans at all levels should protect the sancticty of our sovereign land. Security teams must therefore be alert 24/7, and vet all border points to ensure illigal immigrants do not enter into the country illigally. Any one found to be engaged in corruption must face the full force of the law.Eastleigh for example is a very tiny town, and the securty organs should comp the are to eliminate illegal arms. The law must be firm and those dealing with illegal arms brought to book.
The Police Commissioner has a duty to supervise his team to ensure they protect Kenyans from criminals. Innocent lives have been hospitalised over what could have been avoided had the security organs be alert.
Trust in God and have a Merry and a Happy New Year Kenyans! I Love you all!
This season is a special season for all. It is the time when people all over the world interact in social functions. It is the time when people bades farewell to the old year and usher in the new year. It is the time when people reflect in their past and programme for the coming year. To Christians it is a time they reflect on the birth of the Saviour of the world and renew their relationships with the almighty God. it is a time when many in phillipine practice the crucifiction of Jesus Christ, by being crucified themselmes in public before being rushed for treatment after loosing so much blood.
in Kenya, this is a time when many in big cities and in small towns go back to their rural homes to celebrate Christmass with their families. This is a time when every one looks forward to travelling savely to and fro. Yesterday's bomb blast at Akamba bus station came as a suprise to peace loving Kenyans. The devil who ignited the bombs should be condemned for its folly.
Why would the devil bay for Kenyan's blood? The Police should step up security to procted all kenyans. It appears that Kenyan Police have relaxed so much and have relicated security to their back yard. The Kenyan forces are respected the world over for their discipline and good naturedness. I visited Ukraine last year and believe me you, I was subjected to regorous checks and sometimes held 3 haroowing hours. It was like I visited hell. We were held up at the Kieve airport for three hours for no apparent reason, and the plane held too just to confirm security. When you visit JKIA, it is the easiest Airport to enter, and one day I witness a whiteman abuse some saying, "Foolish Africans" at the fool clare of a security officer who just smiled sheepishly. I almost lost my cool, as I demanded from the white man he had to undermine my people in my own land. I even suggested to him to go back to his country. It is unfortunate that our people do not love themselves. We need in this country, high level of intergrity and self esteem. Kenyans at all levels should protect the sancticty of our sovereign land. Security teams must therefore be alert 24/7, and vet all border points to ensure illigal immigrants do not enter into the country illigally. Any one found to be engaged in corruption must face the full force of the law.Eastleigh for example is a very tiny town, and the securty organs should comp the are to eliminate illegal arms. The law must be firm and those dealing with illegal arms brought to book.
The Police Commissioner has a duty to supervise his team to ensure they protect Kenyans from criminals. Innocent lives have been hospitalised over what could have been avoided had the security organs be alert.
Trust in God and have a Merry and a Happy New Year Kenyans! I Love you all!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Kalenjin, the Military Clan of Ancient Egyptians
By Dr. Sambu,
Among other 'crazy' theories of Weldon arap Kirui (aka Weldon oriop Kirui) is his early research work as to why it is possible the founding father of the nation was a Kipsigis and his best so far , why the Kalenjins could be the lost tribe of Israel.
Kalenjin, the Military Clan of Ancient Egyptians
Between East Africa and Egypt
The Kalenjins of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania had the role of defending Egypt,up to the time of Herodotus. When Herodotus visited Egypt during the 5th century BCE, he encountered a sub-nation of Egypt known as Sebenitus. Until the 40s, all Kalenjin were known by fourth names namely Sebei, Sabaot, Miot and Midian. Scholars from the community coined the word, Kalenjin, meaning I tell you to unite all the sub-nations of the tribe. Sebei and Sabaot now live around Mt. Elgon in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda. It is possible that Herodotus misspelled the word, Sebenitus, which should have been either Sebei or Sabaot. Even the Bible confirms the presence of the Sebei (Kalenjin). Job 1:5 says "...and the Sabeans fell upon and took them away." Ezekiel also wrote about the Kalenjins (Sabeans), a sub-tribe of Ancient Egyptians. ze:23:42 says, "..and a voice of multitude being at ease was with her, and with the men of the common sort were brought Sabeans from the wilderness which put bracelets upon their hands and beautiful crowns upon their heads."
When Herodotus asked the Sebenitus people about where their aboriginal home was, they told him is/was a place called Nttr-the holy land of the God in the south. With the Benefit of Kalenjin language, we can learn that Ntrr was actually Tororo Hills in Eastern Uganda. Tororo means the exalted one, the high hill or even God. Hence Ntrr should be netoror-the exalted one!
According to their own accounts, the Kalenjin believe that their ancestors aboriginal home was here in Kenya at a place called Tororo Hills in Eastern Uganda. From here they migrated to Misiri or Egypt, where they stayed for thousands of years, and then migrated back again to Kenya. Some remained in Egypt. Others are in Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea and many other places around the world. However not all Old Egyptians (Kalenjin) left for Egypt. The Ogiek or Dorobo who speak Kalenjin do not recall having migrated from elsewhere. They say that they have been living in Kenya since time immemorial. In 2001, I interviewed some oldmen as to why they left Egypt. They told me that they left Egypt after being attacked by a mysterious people called Kipyayamungeen. They said these people were white. (The term, "white", is a relative term, which means lighter skin color.) They say this was during the reign of Pharaoh Kipcheum. According to Dr Sambu, about 250,000 warriors left Egypt for East Africa as a result of this invasion. This event coincides with the first Persian invasion of Egypt, which occurred about 525 BCE.
Because the Kalenjin tongue is basically a dialect of the Egyptian language, many Egyptian words and names are recognizable by the Kalenjin peoples, such as:
For thousands of years, Egypt was known to the entire ancient world as Kagypta, meaning the sanctuary of Pta. Pta, now known as Kiptaiyat in modern Kalenjin language, was the deity of Memphis. When the Greeks came to Egypt about 2500 years ago, they could not pronounce the word Kagypta. Instead, they pronounced it as Aigyptos or Aegyptus. They also referred to people of Egypt as Kiptaios (see the word Kiptaiyaat above!). The word, kmt, which the Egyptians referred to as their country, is also traceable to the Kalenjin tongue. Kemet in Kalenjin means country. Some other Egyptians called their country Khemet, which historians used to coin the word Hamites. Pharaoh in Kalenjin language means a massively built house, a leader or president. In fact, Pharaoh should be written as Parao, from the words Para (meaning big or vast) and ooh or woor, meaning the big one. Parao should mean the leader of the entire nation. I say it should be Parao because the English word Empire is derived from it. Em in Kalenjin and Ancient Egyptian means country, while para or pire means wide, big or vast. Hence, the Europeans coined the word Empire and its derivatives from the word Parao or Pharaoh! The Kalenjin people have produced some of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Pharaoh Amasis in Kalenjin may mean the one loved by God, the one who loves God, the one who eats God or the one who is eaten by God. Am in Kalenjin means eat, while Asista means the sun. There are many other examples. The Kalenjin say that upon arrival in east Africa, they circumcised their boys in two places. They circumcised their boys near Mt Elgon at a hill called tulwop Kabiniet (ie the hill of Phallus).Around 1500 CE they circumcised their boys again at a hill called Tulwop Monyiseet (ie the hill of the foreskins). It is interesting to note that like their ancestors in Egypt, the Kalenjins gave functionally descriptive names to hills where circumcision rites have been performed. Remember God telling Jushua to circumcise his boys again in the hill of the foreskins (Joshua 5;3) in Gilgal area. Again the Kalenjin say that their ancestors used to circumcise their boys in Gilgil area which is 100 km west of nairobi. Gilgil is a corruption of Gilgal, which is the military base of the Kenyan Army.
Kalenjin Dieties:
Like, Old Egyptians, Kalenjin was a monotheistic society. They believe in one God who has so many names. Asis is the deity of the Kalejin. This is Isis. Asis or Aset among the Barabaig of Tanzania was believed to be a woman. Other names we brought from Egypt include Illat-the God of Justice. Some other people later corrupted to Allah or Illay among the Somalis of Kenya and Ethiopia. Chebo-Amoni is another name of our deity which the Greeks corrupted to Amoni. The Kalenjin word osirun means to resurrect, to wake up from sleep or to cross a bridge. Apeso is also the name of our Deity, known as Apis. The Kalenjin used to refer to themselves as children of Miot or Myoot, known in Ancient Egypt as Ma-at, another deity of Old Egyptians.
Kalenjin and Moses
The Bible tells us that Moses married a lady from Midian people known as Zipporah. I am now convinced that Moses was a Kalenjin since Moso in our language means a child. Moses was said to have been a child rescued somewhere in Egypt. We have songs about Moses in kalnjin. After circumcising our girls, we sing a song called, Ndomo rireet ab Mugaika koto mokimi emoni, ie if it were not for the sea of Musaiga (Moses) we would be dead. The story about Moses crossing the sea with his people is common among many tribes in Kenya and Southern Africa. This confirms that Moses was an Egyptian. Midian is a clan of the Kalenjins of Baringo district of Kenya.
Kalenjin and Sabeans
Sebenitus also refers to the people known as Sabeans. In fact it was the Sabeans of South Arabia who established the first civilization in the Arabian peninsula-thousands of years before the emergence of the Bedouin Arabs. Through the Sabeans (Kalenjin) link, it is not difficult to explain the presence of Old Egyptians from remote antiquity, in the Malayan Peninsula, Indo-China, and the heavy concentration of Old Egyptians in India, the Angkor and Champa in Southeast Asia, the vast populations of the dark-skinned peoples in Southern China as far as Japan's Ainu people.
It can be seen in retrospect that the Kalenjins are Old Egyptians what with more information coming to this site from me. Kalenjin history should now be rewritten by its free natives (and not by the colonial powers of European academia), and its great past reconciled with that of other Old Egyptians around the world.
Among other 'crazy' theories of Weldon arap Kirui (aka Weldon oriop Kirui) is his early research work as to why it is possible the founding father of the nation was a Kipsigis and his best so far , why the Kalenjins could be the lost tribe of Israel.
Kalenjin, the Military Clan of Ancient Egyptians
Between East Africa and Egypt
The Kalenjins of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania had the role of defending Egypt,up to the time of Herodotus. When Herodotus visited Egypt during the 5th century BCE, he encountered a sub-nation of Egypt known as Sebenitus. Until the 40s, all Kalenjin were known by fourth names namely Sebei, Sabaot, Miot and Midian. Scholars from the community coined the word, Kalenjin, meaning I tell you to unite all the sub-nations of the tribe. Sebei and Sabaot now live around Mt. Elgon in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda. It is possible that Herodotus misspelled the word, Sebenitus, which should have been either Sebei or Sabaot. Even the Bible confirms the presence of the Sebei (Kalenjin). Job 1:5 says "...and the Sabeans fell upon and took them away." Ezekiel also wrote about the Kalenjins (Sabeans), a sub-tribe of Ancient Egyptians. ze:23:42 says, "..and a voice of multitude being at ease was with her, and with the men of the common sort were brought Sabeans from the wilderness which put bracelets upon their hands and beautiful crowns upon their heads."
When Herodotus asked the Sebenitus people about where their aboriginal home was, they told him is/was a place called Nttr-the holy land of the God in the south. With the Benefit of Kalenjin language, we can learn that Ntrr was actually Tororo Hills in Eastern Uganda. Tororo means the exalted one, the high hill or even God. Hence Ntrr should be netoror-the exalted one!
According to their own accounts, the Kalenjin believe that their ancestors aboriginal home was here in Kenya at a place called Tororo Hills in Eastern Uganda. From here they migrated to Misiri or Egypt, where they stayed for thousands of years, and then migrated back again to Kenya. Some remained in Egypt. Others are in Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea and many other places around the world. However not all Old Egyptians (Kalenjin) left for Egypt. The Ogiek or Dorobo who speak Kalenjin do not recall having migrated from elsewhere. They say that they have been living in Kenya since time immemorial. In 2001, I interviewed some oldmen as to why they left Egypt. They told me that they left Egypt after being attacked by a mysterious people called Kipyayamungeen. They said these people were white. (The term, "white", is a relative term, which means lighter skin color.) They say this was during the reign of Pharaoh Kipcheum. According to Dr Sambu, about 250,000 warriors left Egypt for East Africa as a result of this invasion. This event coincides with the first Persian invasion of Egypt, which occurred about 525 BCE.
Because the Kalenjin tongue is basically a dialect of the Egyptian language, many Egyptian words and names are recognizable by the Kalenjin peoples, such as:
For thousands of years, Egypt was known to the entire ancient world as Kagypta, meaning the sanctuary of Pta. Pta, now known as Kiptaiyat in modern Kalenjin language, was the deity of Memphis. When the Greeks came to Egypt about 2500 years ago, they could not pronounce the word Kagypta. Instead, they pronounced it as Aigyptos or Aegyptus. They also referred to people of Egypt as Kiptaios (see the word Kiptaiyaat above!). The word, kmt, which the Egyptians referred to as their country, is also traceable to the Kalenjin tongue. Kemet in Kalenjin means country. Some other Egyptians called their country Khemet, which historians used to coin the word Hamites. Pharaoh in Kalenjin language means a massively built house, a leader or president. In fact, Pharaoh should be written as Parao, from the words Para (meaning big or vast) and ooh or woor, meaning the big one. Parao should mean the leader of the entire nation. I say it should be Parao because the English word Empire is derived from it. Em in Kalenjin and Ancient Egyptian means country, while para or pire means wide, big or vast. Hence, the Europeans coined the word Empire and its derivatives from the word Parao or Pharaoh! The Kalenjin people have produced some of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Pharaoh Amasis in Kalenjin may mean the one loved by God, the one who loves God, the one who eats God or the one who is eaten by God. Am in Kalenjin means eat, while Asista means the sun. There are many other examples. The Kalenjin say that upon arrival in east Africa, they circumcised their boys in two places. They circumcised their boys near Mt Elgon at a hill called tulwop Kabiniet (ie the hill of Phallus).Around 1500 CE they circumcised their boys again at a hill called Tulwop Monyiseet (ie the hill of the foreskins). It is interesting to note that like their ancestors in Egypt, the Kalenjins gave functionally descriptive names to hills where circumcision rites have been performed. Remember God telling Jushua to circumcise his boys again in the hill of the foreskins (Joshua 5;3) in Gilgal area. Again the Kalenjin say that their ancestors used to circumcise their boys in Gilgil area which is 100 km west of nairobi. Gilgil is a corruption of Gilgal, which is the military base of the Kenyan Army.
Kalenjin Dieties:
Like, Old Egyptians, Kalenjin was a monotheistic society. They believe in one God who has so many names. Asis is the deity of the Kalejin. This is Isis. Asis or Aset among the Barabaig of Tanzania was believed to be a woman. Other names we brought from Egypt include Illat-the God of Justice. Some other people later corrupted to Allah or Illay among the Somalis of Kenya and Ethiopia. Chebo-Amoni is another name of our deity which the Greeks corrupted to Amoni. The Kalenjin word osirun means to resurrect, to wake up from sleep or to cross a bridge. Apeso is also the name of our Deity, known as Apis. The Kalenjin used to refer to themselves as children of Miot or Myoot, known in Ancient Egypt as Ma-at, another deity of Old Egyptians.
Kalenjin and Moses
The Bible tells us that Moses married a lady from Midian people known as Zipporah. I am now convinced that Moses was a Kalenjin since Moso in our language means a child. Moses was said to have been a child rescued somewhere in Egypt. We have songs about Moses in kalnjin. After circumcising our girls, we sing a song called, Ndomo rireet ab Mugaika koto mokimi emoni, ie if it were not for the sea of Musaiga (Moses) we would be dead. The story about Moses crossing the sea with his people is common among many tribes in Kenya and Southern Africa. This confirms that Moses was an Egyptian. Midian is a clan of the Kalenjins of Baringo district of Kenya.
Kalenjin and Sabeans
Sebenitus also refers to the people known as Sabeans. In fact it was the Sabeans of South Arabia who established the first civilization in the Arabian peninsula-thousands of years before the emergence of the Bedouin Arabs. Through the Sabeans (Kalenjin) link, it is not difficult to explain the presence of Old Egyptians from remote antiquity, in the Malayan Peninsula, Indo-China, and the heavy concentration of Old Egyptians in India, the Angkor and Champa in Southeast Asia, the vast populations of the dark-skinned peoples in Southern China as far as Japan's Ainu people.
It can be seen in retrospect that the Kalenjins are Old Egyptians what with more information coming to this site from me. Kalenjin history should now be rewritten by its free natives (and not by the colonial powers of European academia), and its great past reconciled with that of other Old Egyptians around the world.
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