Kipsigis

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.

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

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

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

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

Marriage Traditionally, marriage is an important custom in Kipsigis society.

Religion The Kipsigis have a circular view of spirituality.

To the Kipsigis, it has both religious and cultural importance.