In the diverse Rift Valley region, a majority of occupants are the Kalenjin community. This community is regarded as conservative. The majority still uphold their traditional beliefs and customs to date.
There are several things which happen in this community that has no place in an urban setting;
Borrowing maize flour
In a rural Kalenjin village, neighbours share several commodities such as Unga. Whenever you cook and you run out of maize flour, you can rush to a neighbour to borrow.
"When I realize that I have no maize flour, I rush to my neighbour with a bowl to borrow the precious commodity. Upon returning the water will have boiled, I just cook the Ugali for my family," says Mariam, a mother of three and a resident of Moiben in Uasin Gishu county.
Leaving children to a neighbour to take care
Unlike in the cities where every family is responsible for their children, in a rural Kalenjin village, you can let your neighbour take care of your kids whenever you travel elsewhere. They feed, wash and ensure they are safe in your absence.
"I am forced to travel with my kids wherever I go because no one in the town is willing to assist in looking after them," notes a devastated mother in Kapsoya estate who sought anonymity.
Relieving yourself anywhere
In the village, locals can ease themselves anywhere. You are likely to find some grown-ups urinating by the roadside which of course is normal there.
Fredrick, a newcomer in Eldoret town said he found himself in the wrong hands of county Askaris when he was found urinating on one of the town's streets.
"Back in the village, we used to relieve ourselves everywhere and I didn't know that in town is it forbidden until I learnt the lesson the hard way," he said adding that he was wipped mercilessly by the county askaris. He was also fined heavily.
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