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The Rendille People of Northern Kenya: Camel Pastoralism, Clan Traditions and a Culture Under Pressure

The Rendille are Cushitic-speaking camel pastoralists of Marsabit County, living between the Marsabit hills and Lake Turkana. This article explores their origins, clan system, age-set ceremonies, camel economy and the community's efforts to preserve a language and culture under pressure.