Marsabit Town People and their culture in Kenya

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The town's name is from the Amharic word 'Marsa bet' (Meaning Marsa's home/house) is believed to have been named after a farmer named 'Marsa' (ethnically Burji) who was brought to Marsabit from Mega (in Ethiopia) by the Consul to assist in consolidation of farming and permanent settlement on the slopes of Mount Marsabit.

The town is inhabited by the Nilotic Samburu and Turkana, as well as the Cushitic-speaking Gabbra, Burji, Borana and Rendille. It is also home to some Somali and Ameru traders and migrants.

Besides the aforementioned ethnic groups, there are other people from other parts of Kenya who are there working mostly for the government and business.

About 40% of the people living in Marsabit are Christians, 32% Muslims and other 28% believe in traditional religions and others.

Mostly, these groups have lived in peace, but starting in 1994 and lasting for almost a year, there were ethnic killings of Gabra by Borana, following a dispute over clan ownership of cattle—which are the main source of income for both groups, in addition to trade in goods and foodstuffs.



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