Neighbourly Practices in Kikuyu Culture Traditionally, the Kikuyu relied heavily on their clans. Clans were expected to meet regularly. Their support was indispensable during occasions like payment of blood money, buying and selling, circumcision and marriage. If a member of …
Music, Dance, and Art in Kikuyu Culture. Dance The Kikuyu are best known for the mwomboko dance, although this is borrowed from the Europeans. It resembles the fox trot and was introduced to them by soldiers who returned home from …
Death & Funerals in Kikuyu Culture. by Anne Wahome The Kikuyu were afraid of handling the dead, as contact with a corpse was considered thahu, an abomination. Huts had to be demolished if a family member died at home. …