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Section
Hill Pokot
Pipökotozek
KalenjinPatrilineal lineagePokotPart of Pokot
Language
Pokot
Lineage system
Patrilineal
Population
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Type
Section
About the Hill Pokot

Agricultural section settled in the highlands of West Pokot and Baringo. Also known as the ‘hill Suk’ in colonial records.

How they identify
Person (singular)Pipökotozek
Language / dialectPokot

A member introduces themselves: “Ndi Pipökotozek”.

Sources
Parent ethnic group
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At a glance
NameHill Pokot
EndonymPipökotozek
Ethnic groupKalenjin
TypeSection
LanguagePokot
LineagePatrilineal
Parent sub-groupPokot
Sub-groups0 documented
Clans0 documented
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