Mijikenda people, Ethnic group in Kenya.
The Mijikenda peoples are a group of nine related Bantu ethnic groups inhabiting the coast of Kenya.
Historically, the Mijikenda people migrated to their present location after the Oromo invasion in the 16th century.
Mijikenda culture is rich with oral history, traditional music, and sacred rituals performed in sacred forests called 'Kaya'.
The Mijikenda people primarily engage in farming and fishing for their livelihood.
Each of the nine Mijikenda groups has its own distinct dialect.
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Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests
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