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Kenya

The Njemps, also known as Ilchamus, are a Maa-speaking community living around Lake Baringo in Kenya. Though culturally related to the Samburu and Maasai, they have historically adopted agro-pastoral and fishing livelihoods. Social organization is patrilineal and integrated into Maa age-set systems.

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The Njemps, also known as Ilchamus, are a Maa-speaking community living around Lake Baringo in Kenya. Though culturally related to the Samburu and Maasai, they have historically adopted agro-pastoral and fishing livelihoods. Social organization is patrilineal and integrated into Maa age-set systems.