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2 unusual facts about Kipsigis people


Kipsigis people

As with some Bantu groups, the Kipsigis and other Nilotes in the Great Lakes region have, through interaction, adopted customs from Southern Cushitic groups, including the age set system of social organization, circumcision, and elements of vocabulary.

William Chirchir

William Chirchir (born 6 February 1979 in Bomet) is a Kenyan runner (Kipsigis tribe) who specializes in the 1500 metres.



see also

Kipsigis

Kipsigis language, a Nilotic language spoken by the Kipsigis people

Kipsigis language

The Kipsigis people are the most numerous tribe of the Kalenjin in Kenya Accounting for 60% of all kalenjin speakers.