Word info

Kipsigis

Speech parts

1. Kipsigis - Noun

2. Kipsigis - Proper noun

Meaning

Kipsigis pl (plural only)

A Nilotic tribe of Kenya.

Kipsigis

Their tonal language, part of the Kenyan Kalenjin dialect cluster.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Artists such as Joel Arap Kimeto, Paul Sang Temugo, Paul Subembe, Kipchamba Arap Tapotuk,solomon manori,francis koech,junior kotestes, and the comedian, Bomori Araap Baikalyaang, are from the Kipsigis community. Source: Internet

Later, the Kipsigis returned to Kericho and a smaller group moved south to Angata Barigoi near the Tanzanian border. Source: Internet

In 2007, there were approximately 471,000 speakers of Kipsigis, most in the Rift Valley. Source: Internet

Coming of age Kipsigis men undergo circumcision at about 14 years of age. Source: Internet

Kipsigis have a tradition of humility, endurance of hardship, strong emotional expression, loyalty, courage hospitality and courtesy. Source: Internet

Living on the Western Highlands at an altitude of 1500 to 2000m, the Kipsigis now also grow maize, wheat, pyrethrum and tea. Source: Internet

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