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Tribe
Tugen
Tugen
KalenjinPatrilineal lineageTugen16 clans documented4 sub-groups
Language
Tugen
Lineage system
Patrilineal
Population
350,000
Type
Tribe
About the Tugen

A diverse cluster with four dialects (Arror, Samor, Lembus, Torois). Homeland of former President Daniel arap Moi.

How they identify
Person (singular)Tugen
People (plural)Tugen
HomelandBaringo County
Language / dialectTugen

A member introduces themselves: “Ndi Tugen” — from the land of Baringo County.

Sub-groups (4)
Arror
Arror
→
Lembus
Lempus
→
Samor
Samor
→
Torois
Torois
→
Clans (16)
Chesibon
→
Kapkuoi
→
Kobil
→
Kong'oot
→
Kure
→
Ringoi
→
Saniako
→
Siakwei
→
Sokom
→
Soti
→
Talai
→
Tarkok
→
Teriki
→
Toiyoi
→
Tulo
→
Tungo
→
Sources
Parent ethnic group
Kalenjin
Kalenjin
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At a glance
NameTugen
EndonymTugen
Ethnic groupKalenjin
TypeTribe
LanguageTugen
LineagePatrilineal
Population350,000
Sub-groups4 documented
Clans16 documented
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