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Tribe
Kipsigis
Kipsigis
KalenjinPatrilineal lineageKipsigis35 clans documented
Language
Kipsigis
Lineage system
Patrilineal
Population
2,600,000
Type
Tribe
About the Kipsigis

The most populous Kalenjin tribe, primarily inhabiting the southern Rift Valley. Known for large-scale tea farming and musical talent.

How they identify
Person (singular)Kipsigis
People (plural)Kipsigis
HomelandKericho County
Language / dialectKipsigis

A member introduces themselves: “Ndi Kipsigis” — from the land of Kericho County.

Clans (35)
Babasik
→
Boek
→
Boguserek
→
Boswetek
→
Kabarsumek
→
Kamorosek
→
Kapbarangweek
→
Kapbargesaek
→
Kapbecherek
→
Kapbomoek
→
Kapbororek
→
Kapcheboin
→
Kapchebumbwek
→
Kapchepkitwaek
→
Kapkechwoek
→
Kapkitolek
→
Kapkolwolek
→
Kapkomosik
→
Kaplegenek
→
Kapmochoek
→
Kapsengerek
→
Kaptuiyek
→
Kipang'wanek
→
Kipbaek
→
Kipcheromek
→
Kipchililek
→
Kipkeles
→
Kipkendeek
→
Kipkogosek
→
Kipsamaek
→
Kipsirgoek
→
Kobasisek
→
Motoborik
→
Narachek
→
Talai
→
Sources
Parent ethnic group
Kalenjin
Kalenjin
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At a glance
NameKipsigis
EndonymKipsigis
Ethnic groupKalenjin
TypeTribe
LanguageKipsigis
LineagePatrilineal
Population2,600,000
Sub-groups0 documented
Clans35 documented
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