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Kenya

The Kalenjin are a Nilotic group where clans (Oreet) are identified by animal totems (Tiondo). These symbols are used to distinguish lineages and prevent intermarriage within the same clan.

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The Kalenjin are a Nilotic group where clans (Oreet) are identified by animal totems (Tiondo). These symbols are used to distinguish lineages and prevent intermarriage within the same clan.