THE ABALUHYA SUB-TRIBES


The Abaluhya has 18 subtribes which diversifies the ABALUHYA TRIBE.









The sub-tribes include: 
1. Banyala 
2. Banyore 
3. Batsotso 
4. Bukusu 
5. Gisu 
6. Idakho 
7. Isukha 
8. Kabras 
9. Khayo 
10. Kisa 
11. Marachi 
12. Maragoli 
13. Marama 
14. Masaaba 
15. Samia 
16. Tachoni 
17. Tiriki 
18. Wanga
As said earlier, Abaluhya is a community enriched with a variety of cultural heritage, arts, and activities among other things. Culture in itself is a tourism resource that can be ‘a tool of social, cultural, economic and political advancement and development. These range from their cuisines, clothing sports, economic, circumcision, weddings, burials among other activities and cultural elements and events.

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