Culture of Kenya

culture of the Swahili people in Africa

thumb|Unidentified man in Abbaa Gadaa garb. thumb|Gadaa flag Gadaa (pronounced "Geda" meaning "The Gateway" in Oromoo language) is the indigenous system of governance used by the Oromos in Ethiopia and northern Kenya. It is also practiced by the Konso, Burji and Gedeo people of southern Ethiopia. The system regulates political, economic, social and religious activities of the community.

Adumu or Enkipaata, also known as the Maasai jumping dance, is a type of dance that the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania practice. Young Maasai warriors generally perform the energetic and acrobatic dance at ceremonial occasions including weddings, religious rites, and other significant cultural events.

ritual form of genital modification consisting of a urethrotomy, in which the underside of the penis is incised and the urethra slit open lengthwise, from the urethral opening toward the base

thumb|Coat of arms of Kenya Harambee is a Kenyan tradition of community self-help events, e.g. fundraising or development activities. The word 'Harambee' means "all pull together" in Swahili, and is the official motto of Kenya, appearing on its coat of arms.

pattern of human activity and symbolism associated with Kenya and its people

dialect of the English language native to Kenyans