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Fil:BARATON.pdf

2026-04-15T21:33:20Z

Omeri Bramwel: University of Eastern Africa Baraton, a private institution in Nandi county.

== Skildring ==
University of Eastern Africa Baraton, a private institution in Nandi county.

Fil:KIPCHOGE.pdf

2026-04-14T21:31:15Z

Omeri Bramwel: A Kenyan Marathoner

== Skildring ==
A Kenyan Marathoner

Fil:ELIUD KIPCHOGE LIBRARY..pdf

2026-04-14T21:26:39Z

Omeri Bramwel: Eliud Kipchoge a Kenyan Marathoner.

== Skildring ==
Eliud Kipchoge a Kenyan Marathoner.

Fil:TILALWA PARISH.pdf

2026-03-31T21:49:02Z

Omeri Bramwel: A narration of the early begginings of Tilalwa Parish

== Skildring ==
A narration of the early begginings of Tilalwa Parish

Fil:ANGLICAN CHURCH TILALWA PARISH pdf.pdf

2026-03-31T21:42:33Z

Omeri Bramwel: History of ACK church Tilalwa Parish in Chesumei constituency Nandi County.

== Skildring ==
History of ACK church Tilalwa Parish in Chesumei constituency Nandi County.

Brukardiskusjon:Omeri Bramwel

2026-03-18T19:25:09Z

Omeri Bramwel: /* Kauma of the Mijikenda group */

== Giriama Culture ==

The [https://www.govisitkenya.com/giriama-people.html Giriama] a sub group of the larger [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mijikenda_peoples Mijikenda] they inhabit the area of Mariakani and Kaloleni in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilifi_County Kilifi county]. It should be noted the Mijikenda are also found in Coastal parts of Tanzania they include [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digo_people Digo] sub tribe. They are commonly subsistence farmers planting crops and keeping animals. It is known as [https://prepp.in/news/e-492-mixed-farming-agriculture-notes mixed farming][https://mijikenda.co.ke/history-of-the-giriama-people/ E].

[https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/what-is-marriage/ Marriage] is so sacred to them,the parents of the bridegroom look for the bride KUHASWA-traditional Giriama wedding[https://mijikenda.co.ke/giriama-traditional-wedding/ Kuhaswa],[https://www.studocu.com/row/document/catholic-university-of-eastern-africa/family-law/giriama-customary-marriage/38591545 Malozi]. A dowry which is something they negotiate until the reach an agreement.
They have clans Thoya, Mweni, Nyale, Nyundo[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giriama_people Cl]. They are religius people. their God is called Mulungu[https://www.paukwa.or.ke/story-series/dinizetu/dini-ya-wagiriama/ Dini].

== Samburu of Kenya ==

Samburu people are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nilotic_peoples Nilotic] found in North central part of Kenya. They are Nilotic ethnic group that speaks the Samburu dialect of the Maa language. this is spoken by Samburu and Maasai communities.
The Samburu people are a religious people. They believe in Enkai they practice [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samburu_people Monotheism] they live in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samburu_County Samburu county].

It has brathe taking sceneries[https://www.kenya-experience.com/places-to-visit/samburu-national-reserve/ Samburu national reaserve]. Their dressing is similar to the Maasai's [https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=samburu+people&id=2D2B3BD199BFC78D22CEBD5E631321F1819C1986&form=IQFRBA&first=1&disoverlay=1 Cultural dress].They are herders and also drink fresh blood from animals [https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=samburu&mid=66B756CCE524D49A5D8166B756CCE524D49A5D81&FORM=VIRE SA]. They have their cultural dance,[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a_uL_pLrs Lkiseku] festival songs[https://youtu.be/Jx3JaKdpFq0?si=tSb0GUtXJGNmZYIA Lkukorr Onyekie Tankarr]. Among the Samburu dress is not dress. Traditional dress is not just a dress but a symbol[https://www.hadithi.co/the-vibrant-traditional-dress-of-the-samburu-people/ DR]. The Samburu warriors also known as Morans, the warriors of the North [https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=samburu+warriors&&mid=367149EDE8E6E68BA449367149EDE8E6E68BA449&FORM=VAMGZC M][https://beginnorthadventures.com/samburu-tribe/ WR]. Marriage is sacred to the community[https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/central/2018-12-15-what-goes-on-during-a-samburu-wedding MG]

== Kauma of the Mijikenda group ==

Kauma are among the nine Mijikenda group [https://www.govisitkenya.com/mijikenda-people.html MJ]. They are little known in Kenya the well known tribe are the Giriama. They are among the smallest of the Mijikenda group[https://malindians.com/information/mijikenda-tribe-of-kenya/kauma-tribe-of-the-mijikenda/ SM]. Kauma are found in Nothern part of the Kenyan coast [https://www.101lasttribes.com/tribes/mijikenda.html MJ].As other Mijikenda groups have [https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1231 Kaya] they too have one. There are minerals and also logging which are affecting their Kaya shrines efforts have been put by the Kauma's to restore the lost and affected ones [https://news.mongabay.com/2018/10/kenyas-mijikenda-people-revive-sacred-homesteads-to-protect-the-forest/ RVNG].

They have strong connection with their ancestors that is why the Kayas are integral part in their community.[https://www.kenyatsavosafaris.com/mijikenda-people/ Sacred Kaya Forests].

Brukardiskusjon:Omeri Bramwel

2026-03-18T19:16:07Z

Omeri Bramwel: /* Kauma of the Mijikenda group */ ny bolk

== Giriama Culture ==

The [https://www.govisitkenya.com/giriama-people.html Giriama] a sub group of the larger [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mijikenda_peoples Mijikenda] they inhabit the area of Mariakani and Kaloleni in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilifi_County Kilifi county]. It should be noted the Mijikenda are also found in Coastal parts of Tanzania they include [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digo_people Digo] sub tribe. They are commonly subsistence farmers planting crops and keeping animals. It is known as [https://prepp.in/news/e-492-mixed-farming-agriculture-notes mixed farming][https://mijikenda.co.ke/history-of-the-giriama-people/ E].

[https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/what-is-marriage/ Marriage] is so sacred to them,the parents of the bridegroom look for the bride KUHASWA-traditional Giriama wedding[https://mijikenda.co.ke/giriama-traditional-wedding/ Kuhaswa],[https://www.studocu.com/row/document/catholic-university-of-eastern-africa/family-law/giriama-customary-marriage/38591545 Malozi]. A dowry which is something they negotiate until the reach an agreement.
They have clans Thoya, Mweni, Nyale, Nyundo[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giriama_people Cl]. They are religius people. their God is called Mulungu[https://www.paukwa.or.ke/story-series/dinizetu/dini-ya-wagiriama/ Dini].

== Samburu of Kenya ==

Samburu people are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nilotic_peoples Nilotic] found in North central part of Kenya. They are Nilotic ethnic group that speaks the Samburu dialect of the Maa language. this is spoken by Samburu and Maasai communities.
The Samburu people are a religious people. They believe in Enkai they practice [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samburu_people Monotheism] they live in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samburu_County Samburu county].

It has brathe taking sceneries[https://www.kenya-experience.com/places-to-visit/samburu-national-reserve/ Samburu national reaserve]. Their dressing is similar to the Maasai's [https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=samburu+people&id=2D2B3BD199BFC78D22CEBD5E631321F1819C1986&form=IQFRBA&first=1&disoverlay=1 Cultural dress].They are herders and also drink fresh blood from animals [https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=samburu&mid=66B756CCE524D49A5D8166B756CCE524D49A5D81&FORM=VIRE SA]. They have their cultural dance,[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a_uL_pLrs Lkiseku] festival songs[https://youtu.be/Jx3JaKdpFq0?si=tSb0GUtXJGNmZYIA Lkukorr Onyekie Tankarr]. Among the Samburu dress is not dress. Traditional dress is not just a dress but a symbol[https://www.hadithi.co/the-vibrant-traditional-dress-of-the-samburu-people/ DR]. The Samburu warriors also known as Morans, the warriors of the North [https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=samburu+warriors&&mid=367149EDE8E6E68BA449367149EDE8E6E68BA449&FORM=VAMGZC M][https://beginnorthadventures.com/samburu-tribe/ WR]. Marriage is sacred to the community[https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/central/2018-12-15-what-goes-on-during-a-samburu-wedding MG]

== Kauma of the Mijikenda group ==

Kauma are among the nine Mijikenda group [https://joshuaproject.net/people%20groups/19605/KE KM]. They are little known in Kenya the well known tribe are the Giriama. They are among the smallest of the Mijikenda group[https://malindians.com/information/mijikenda-tribe-of-kenya/kauma-tribe-of-the-mijikenda/ SM]. Kauma are found in Nothern part of the Kenyan coast [https://www.101lasttribes.com/tribes/mijikenda.html MJ].As other Mijikenda groups have [https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1231 Kaya] they too have one. There are minerals and also logging which are affecting their Kaya shrines efforts have been put by the Kauma's to restore the lost and affected ones [https://news.mongabay.com/2018/10/kenyas-mijikenda-people-revive-sacred-homesteads-to-protect-the-forest/ RVNG].

They have strong connection with their ancestors that is why the Kayas are integral part in their community.[https://www.kenyatsavosafaris.com/mijikenda-people/ Sacred Kaya Forests].

Brukardiskusjon:Omeri Bramwel

2026-03-17T07:32:26Z

Omeri Bramwel: /* Samburu of Kenya */ ny bolk

Brukardiskusjon:Omeri Bramwel

2026-03-16T19:42:05Z

Omeri Bramwel: /* Giriama Culture */ ny bolk

Diskusjon:Hovedside

2026-03-16T07:22:26Z

Omeri Bramwel: /* Presbyterian church of East Africa */ ny bolk

== Presbyterian church of East Africa ==

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbyterian_Church_of_East_Africa PCEA] dates back to 1891 when [https://biblehub.com/q/what's_a_christian_missionary's_role.htm missionaries] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland Scotland] arrived in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibwezi Kibwezi] they planted a mission East African Scottish Mission[https://pcea.or.ke/about-us/ PCEA][https://www.oikoumene.org/member-churches/presbyterian-church-of-east-africa K]. It has a significant presence in Kenya , Tanzania and Uganda. There is also a significance growth in outside East Africa.
The church has played a significant role in Kenya, focusing on a holistic ministry that addresses the spiritual, physical and mental needs of the community.

In terms of education the church has invested in schools in the country [https://boothschools.com/ Boothschool],[https://pceazimmerman.co.ke/christian-education/ christian education]. The church has been involved in evangelism, it is the great commission to preach the gospel [https://pceathome.org/ministries/mission-and-evangelism/ Thome Parish],[https://pceazimmerman.co.ke/evangelism/ Zimmerman] it has patnered with [https://www.theoutreachfoundation.org/kenya-partnerships Outreach Foundations] in providing clean drinking water, girls education and those who under privilaged in the society.
PCEA is wholly committed in providing a Holistic, Mental and Spiritual services to it's congregants and the communities attatched to it.

Masaai religion

2026-03-13T13:41:36Z

Omeri Bramwel: Maasai Religion

== Maasai Religion ==

The Maasai religion is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monotheism montheistic],they have a single deity who is both masculine and feminine.[https://artsandculture.google.com/story/engai-god-of-the-maasai-project-fuel/JQWhJMlxe9QNKQ?hl=en Enkai] or Engai they have two colours the black god and the red god. The black god is good one[[Engai Narok[[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=cc2c66db7923d4f6a0a68664ecb45f87d60ba15357005d35389914f2dcdcd684JmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=Maasai+god+Enkai+narok&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9teXRobG9rLmNvbS9lbmthaS1uYXJvay8&n|Engai Narok]]]] and [https://mythlok.com/enkai-na-nyokie/]the red god who is very vengefull, malicious. Enkai is not represented by any shape but by two colours red and black.

We have [https://www.britannica.com/topic/totemism-religion toems] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maasai_people] [https://oret.africa/the-maasai-people/ Oodo Mongi] ,they do have totemic animal, which is a [https://www.bbcearth.com/factfiles/animals/mammals/lion Lion]. This was used by the Maasais as a [https://www.britannica.com/topic/rite-of-passage rite of passage]currently the Kenyan government has intervened to stop them from killing the lions.
The mountain god, [https://www.ultimatekilimanjaro.com/ol-doinyo-lengai-everything-you-need-to-know/ Ol Doinyo Lengai] is located in northmost part of Tanzania and can be seen from [https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/lake-natron-the-caustic-blood-red-lake-in-tanzania-that-turns-animals-to-stone Lake Natron] in southern most of Kenya.
The central most human figure in the Maasai religius system is the [https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2020-07-13-tracing-the-roots-of-maasai-laibon-letoya Laibon] [https://artsandculture.google.com/story/bAWh6e02ybc9KA Mbatian]. The Laibon's role include Healing, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divination divination] [https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-prophecy-meaning-of-prophesy.html prophecy], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamanism shemanistic].
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Fildiskusjon:African Divine Church.pdf

2026-03-05T14:14:44Z

Omeri Bramwel: /* African Divine church in kenya */ ny bolk

== African Divine church in kenya ==

[[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=3086e897050f04a4e2ee2dbae419f9dc675027967bfbf1b31a0afc94d6e20f8aJmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=african+divine+church+in+kenya&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWZyaWNhbmRpdmluZWNod|ADC Kenya]] [[ADChttps://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=3086e897050f04a4e2ee2dbae419f9dc675027967bfbf1b31a0afc94d6e20f8aJmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=african+divine+church+in+kenya&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWZyaWNhbmRpdmluZW|ADC]] was founded in December 1949 by [[Saul Chabuga]] it’s first Bishop. It is among the
prominent African initiated churches in Western Kenya. It was launched during Kenya’s
struggle for {{independence.Kenya}}

African Divine Church combined modern biblical teachings with
traditional beliefs, values, and practices,often found in the larger [[Luhya community]] offering a unique spiritual experience rooted in their
local customs. African Divine Church – Abiri Kenya
The current [[Bishop John Lilege Saiya]] and first Archbishop of ADC was born in 1968. He has
a diploma in Business administration and another in theology John took over office in 2005
after the death of his father. He launched first five year strategic plan 2009-2014 and second
one of 2014 – 2019. The aim of this plan is to make sure that the objectives of the church are
achieved within the stipulated time. For more information click the link. African Divine [[ADC historyhttps://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=948a2148d6be8656982e4ec7ea5db2af43e161ff72232e6a9fb305fd02957e7bJmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=African+divne+church+history+in+kenya&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXJ|ADC history]] church in Kenya.[[ADChttps://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=77ba1a669f5059bb796c1b373e923f953443e9dcc44049b23a51a843940b4700JmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=African+divne+church+history+in+kenya+wikipedia&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9hYmlya|ADC]][[African divine church worshiphttps://youtu.be/KMxdpe2RXRk?si=m7j6LUQ5i4JE8ZUl| .African divine church worship]]

Masaai religion

2026-03-05T10:51:41Z

Omeri Bramwel: /* Maasai Religion */ ny bolk

== Maasai Religion ==

The Maasai religion is a monotheistic[[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=2427d61a70cc1580d04595a96cd15c0d00aa28f6742c610195c001482a73e6c4JmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=monotheism&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnJpdGFubmljYS5jb20vdG9waWMvbW9ub3RoZWlzb]],they have a single deity who is both masculine and feminine. Enkai or Engai[[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=624048cdf655c38f337c3e886b843ea377edab8cbd744feea41c11b6cd2da2d3JmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=Maasai+god+Enkai&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnL3dpa2kvTWFhc2FpX3J|enkai]]they have two colours the black god and the red god. The black god is good one[[Engai Narok[[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=cc2c66db7923d4f6a0a68664ecb45f87d60ba15357005d35389914f2dcdcd684JmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=Maasai+god+Enkai+narok&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9teXRobG9rLmNvbS9lbmthaS1uYXJvay8&n|Engai Narok]]]] and [[Enkai Na-Nyokie[[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=faad274bb822d0414e9649695a0293436354da7d056f88d8ba538719b2d68f55JmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=Maasai+god+Enkai+na+nyokie&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9teXRobG9rLmNvbS9lbmthaS1uYS1ue|Enkai Na-Nyokie]]the red god who is very vengefull, malicious. Enkai is not represented by any shape but by two colours red and black.

Totem

We have totems in Maasai culture:[[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=4a929edba0f3601f39b90fda7b41a9ac470b203c4f99fac8a0431a58350dd247JmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=Oodo+Mongi+maasai+totem&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9vcmV0LmFmcmljYS90aGUtbWFhc2FpLXBl|Ooodo Mongi Orok Kiteng]],they do have totemic animal, which is a lion. This was used by the Maasais as a rite of passage,currently the Kenyan government has intervened to stop them from killing the lions.[[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=22e736e9937de332388cb9d9545dbc3ff3d1d6ee2475e0314439f0cb0b79697cJmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=animal+rights++about+maasai+killing+lions&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2xvYmFsZ2lions|s]].The mountain god, [[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=7360d8befeb036045afb441e70db69c67253b11058a3aaff86f648f2f67dd954JmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=Ol+doinyo+lengai&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnJpdGFubmljYS5jb20vcGxhY2UvT2wtRG9|Ol Doinyo Lengai]] is located in northmost part of Tanzania and can be seen from [[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=0d932f95e503ee801d22410272ee3eb0cea73506d86f6b6070b05c4a4b588c42JmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=lake+natron&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGl2ZXNjaWVuY2UuY29tL3BsYW5ldC1lYXJ0aC9n|Lake Natron]]in southern most of Kenya.
The central most human figure in the Maasai religius system is the [[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=8b680458e3742fec9ccd5339c820cc2b828534445246d1f1ae9bdac3e58de6a0JmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=The+maasai+Loibon&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9hcnRzYW5kY3VsdHVyZS5nb29nbGUuY29tL3N0b3Laibon|Laibon]]. The Laibon's role include Healing, [[https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=886817f44d06eebd42818aa7a7c01336e7f88d4e96a953b41ca4158acb9df7edJmltdHM9MTc3MjY2ODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f820349-58f3-6ea3-1647-101259066f1f&psq=divination&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnJpdGFubmljYS5jb20vdG9waWMvZGl2aW5hdGlvb|Divination]] ,prphecy, shamanistic.
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Fil:African Divine Church.pdf

2025-07-21T08:05:23Z

Omeri Bramwel: An excerpt of African Divine Church in Western Kenya among the Luhya community.

== Skildring ==
An excerpt of African Divine Church in Western Kenya among the Luhya community.

Fil:The Lutheran church in Kenya.pdf

2025-07-17T12:15:36Z

Omeri Bramwel: The history of the Lutheran church of Kenya.

== Skildring ==
The history of the Lutheran church of Kenya.

Fil:ANGLICAN CHURCH KENYA.pdf

2025-07-14T11:35:27Z

Omeri Bramwel: A brief history of ACK church in kenya.

== Skildring ==
A brief history of ACK church in kenya.

Fil:AIC CHURCH.pdf

2025-07-14T10:34:18Z

Omeri Bramwel: The African church inception in Kenya early 1990s.

== Skildring ==
The African church inception in Kenya early 1990s.