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News20 January 2019 - 11:46

Samburu-Maasai cultures unite in three-day wedding (Photos)

Tom Lolosoli and Sylvia Kuyatei recently tied a knot a three day affair at the brides home as requied by the Samburu cuture on 9th of april at Oloirien,Kajiado County. In line with their respective cultures, the two had the wedding officiated in a fusion of Samburu and Maasai customs. The women sang traditional songs ‘osingoli’ while the morans ‘ilmuran’ chanted the famous Samburu song ‘sesiai’.

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Maid of honour Irene Senei, the bride and her mum Sipitei Ene Kuyatei.

Tom Lolosoli and Sylvia Kuyatei recently tied a knot a three day affair at the brides home as requied by the Samburu cuture on 9th of april at Oloirien,Kajiado County.

In line with their respective cultures, the two had the wedding officiated in a fusion of Samburu and Maasai customs.

The women sang traditional songs ‘osingoli’ while the morans ‘ilmuran’ chanted the famous Samburu song ‘sesiai’.

In attendance were family and friends as well as colleagues from the Samburu Water and Sanitation Company, where Sylvia works as a customer care manager.

Tom is a business IT expert and conservationist.

Photo Caption: The groom and bestman (shopukera) escorted by dancing warriors.

Photo Caption: The best man, bride and groom quench their thirst with the milk in the brides gourd that was packed by her mother in the morning before departure.

Photo Caption: Samburu morans and young girls join in the celebrations.

Photo Caption: The best man Dr Saidimu Leseeto feeding the bride as it tradition.

Photo Caption: The Maasai beaded three tier cake.

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