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Sub-tribe
Somek
Somek
KalenjinPatrilineal lineageSabaotPart of Sabaot
Language
Sabaot
Lineage system
Patrilineal
Population
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Type
Sub-tribe
About the Somek

Sabaot sub-tribe on Mount Elgon. One of the six dialect groups.

How they identify
Person (singular)Somek
Language / dialectSabaot

A member introduces themselves: “Ndi Somek”.

Sources
Parent ethnic group
Kalenjin
Kalenjin
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At a glance
NameSomek
EndonymSomek
Ethnic groupKalenjin
TypeSub-tribe
LanguageSabaot
LineagePatrilineal
Parent sub-groupSabaot
Sub-groups0 documented
Clans0 documented
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