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       The Kalenjin have eight sub-groups, but the term tibiik che mwoneech, or 'bitter women,' makes reference to 'jinxed women,' and young men were disheartened from taking home a wife from the Kapsong'utook clan in both Bungoma and Trans-Nzoia counties. According to Martin Kibet, a 74-year-old Sabaot elder, men who married from the dynasty died mysteriously early in their marriages, and "the majority of the women from the clan are widows." He adds that women from the Tugen sub-Kamosin tribe's clan are likewise dreaded for the same reason that males die young, and that affluent men end up destitute if they marry women from this clan.      Pastor Peter Chemasuet, a historian, 'confirms' this, saying, "It is real. Marriage to women from certain clans in the Kalenjin society might lead to death. Other affluent guys went impoverished after marrying. Some of these men's cows just died after they married." "Special ceremonies wer

       According to Mzee Geoffrey Miheso of Isukha West County, a lady from the Maragoli and Tiriki sub-tribes of the Luhya group is not suitable for marriage because they are domestic tyrants who turn their husbands into demure 'yes men.' He claims that Maragoli and Tiriki ladies are notorious cheaters who keep a steady it wasn't me face even when caught red-handed with their trousers down. Mzee Miheso, 98, believes their only edge is that they are 'hustlers.' "These women can transform a slacker into a diligent worker in one instant." Many men have become wealthy at the hands of ladies from these sub-tribes. Nevertheless, they will insist that you divulge your wealth and income, and they will find a way to sit on you to do so."      Mzee Laban Sindani of Malava in Kakamega County identified women from the Tachoni and Banyala sub-tribes as other no-go areas due to sorcery. "If people require to move up to power, they would seek charms in these s

    Kamba women are known for using heavy doses of love to tame males, but the Aombe clan, one of Kambaland's largest, is reputed to be too harsh and would not tolerate men who seem to be sluggish bones. Even though Aombe women are reputed to be damn difficult and iron-fisted single moms, Agnes Kalondu, an Aombe - one of the over 10 Kamba clans - believes that Aombe women are aggressive, with their good side being "workaholics who know how to coin their own wealth without troubling men." While the Kaos are not rigid about clans, they do have inaccessible places where women who are either too violent or randy for marriage are produced. In terms of clans, the Aombe, one of Kambaland's largest, are known to be too combative and to take no nonsense from males who are lazy bones.     Kangundo in Machakos County wins the prize for the most 'unmarriable' ladies, who are known money diggers that have no qualms about taking off a man's things, leaving just a pair o

  Africa is progressively transitioning from a continent of handouts and liabilities to one of possibilities, investment, innovation, and development. This is due to Africa's expanding young population, urbanization, which is predicted to shift over half of Africa's population to metropolitan by 2050, and the continent's establishing economic. Venture capitalists should be aware, however, that Africa is a place where perseverance will be challenged. Concepts that have succeeded in other parts of the world may not work in Africa. An investor that is patient and invests in Africa will prosper. Why trade in Africa, one might wonder. The following are some of the factors why an investor should be interested in Africa. Young and expanding population:  Africa now boasts a population of over one billion people. According to United Nations demographic forecasts, about 60% of Africa's population would be under the age of 25, ranking Africa the world's youngest continent in

          According to Australia's prime minister, China must halt its "chilling quiet" and embrace the campaign to stop Russia's annexation of Ukraine because "no nation in the world would have a larger influence" in ending the conflict. Scott Morrison has warned that the globe stands the risk of being altered by a "arc of despotism" as a result of Russia and China's alliance. Mr Morrison claimed Russia's attack of Ukraine was not proceeding as planned and that Vladimir Putin had "exceeded the capabilities of how he would be able to pursue this unlawful war" in a broad address at the Lowy Institute think thank. "China has long-claimed to have a position as one of the great powerful countries in the world and to be a source of international peace and stability," the Australian prime minister later stated in answer to a question.           China will have a greater effect on the end of this dreadful war in Ukraine than an

       Bachelors and bachelorettes are not treated seriously among some of the Luo, where they are referred to as nga'ma oran (hopeless case). Ker Nyandiko Ongadi, an elder of the South Nyanza side of the Luo Council of Elders, stated that the Kanyamkago, Kajulu, and Kamenya clans were off-limits due to their proficiency in witchcraft and sorcery. While not everyone in the clan was involved in this dark trade, many "were known to engage with bilo and juok (witchcraft and traditional medicine), hence marrying into that clan was prohibited," he adds, adding that nowadays, families are regarded rather than clans. "Nyakach people are originally warriors, fierce and unyielding; this quality is still in their blood." It's no surprise that Nyakach women are stereotyped as tough."      Men are also advised regarding women from Nyakach, according to Mzee John Lazare, Secretary of Nyakach Elders, since "Nyakach people are initially warriors, fierce, and suf

  There were minimal limitations on Kikuyu tribal marriages, although males were advised against marrying from the Ethaga (also known as the Ambura) clan, one of the nine Agikuyu clans. The Ethaga were known for rainmakers, but their women were known for witchcraft, which was viewed with suspicion in Central Kenya despite the fact that it was designed to protect the village from marauders. "Ethaga are not inherently bad," explains Mzee Peter Kibue of Kiambu County, "but when compared to other Kikuyu clans, very few marry or be married to an Ethaga for fear of their using their particular abilities to hurt."     Aside from no-go zone clans, the Kikuyu were particularly concerned with personal families, and those with a background of curses and disasters were given special consideration. According to Josephat Chege, a Murang'a elder, such households would be shunned due to incidents that occurred decades ago. Families of Kikuyu who were believed to have backed the

      Marriage is meant to be a lovely experience. After all, according to the Bible, "he who finds a wife finds a wonderful thing." Marriage, on the other hand, isn't always pleasant. There are apparently clans in Kenya whose women are off-limits to guys looking for a happily-ever-after marriage. Women from some Kikuyu clans, for example, are known for their 'headaches,' while others are known for their 'quick and furious' separations, even before the totos crawl. An aunt in the know might point out to a love-struck guy that even the girl's grandmother 'went away' 500 times throughout her marriage to persuade him of the hazards.      But, in the twenty-first century, can ancient notions about tribal tribes with a "evil eye" and many others loaded with "unmarriable" women still retain moisture? Does the 'mahewa generation' do thorough background checks wives to see whether they belong to the correct clans? Another qu

Team Effectiveness Among different cultures and better decision making. The favorable influence of team heterogeneity on team performance is intimately linked to team intercultural communication, but it is also attributable to the capacity for decision-making dispersion. Multiple points of view, increasing availability of information and skills, and constructive conflict all help to improve decision-making. This is made easier by cross-functional design. Different cultures get accustomed to incorporating various or diverse points of view into the decision-making process at the early stages of development. Promote peace and harmony by reducing intercultural conflicts. Constant contact via the use of technology is altering people's perceptions of themselves and how they convey their thoughts and express themselves, allowing them to gain attention, be heard, and not feel alone in their viewpoint. Learning about other cultures using technology can help reduce cross-cultural conflicts b