The Culture.

In the Kamba society, a family (Musyi) plays a central role in the community. Men would traditionally head the family and engage in the economic activities of the community. The women, on the other hand, would work on their piece of land, so as to supply meals to their families. Mothers had the role of raising children and taking care of their homes, and grandparents helped with less strenuous chores, such as rope-making and tanning leather. Initiation through circumcision was performed on both boys and girls. Initiated girls were taught domestic duties as well as how to raise a family, while initiated boys learned skills like herding, hunting and looking after the homestead.