Initiation is a must for a Kalenjin boy at puberty. The boys undergo circumcision and hence transformed from childhood to adulthood.
The rituals are very secretive making it known to only those who have successfully passed through it.
There are many things initiates are taught during this one month period. Everyone out there would want to know them, this article will expose general lessons initiates go through.
Here are three main things they are taught;
Importance of respect
Initiates are taught the importance of respecting everyone ranging from young to elders. Respect is a core value in the Kalenjin community. The boys, now transformed to men, are expected and demanded to obey and see the importance of everyone in society.
To understand society
It is during this period that initiates are required to know about the actual setting of their society. They are taught about how governance work and exact roles of different leaders. Expectations are high that they will never fall in wrong hands.
Role of education in their life
Education is now becoming famous and paramount in the Kalenjin community unlike years back. Initiates are made to know why they should study and earn degrees. Education is the main thing everyone will talk about beginning from the elders.
With these three lessons, initiates will be free to join the world and win.
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