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The Nilotic speakers and their groups in Kenya:
Nilotes is a term originating from the word Nile. The origin of these groups is associated with the Nile River. These are the second largest group after the Bantu. They are divided into three groups;
a) River-lake nilotes- the Luo.
b) Plains nilotes- the Maasai, Turkana and Samburu.
c) Highlands nilotes- kalenjin groups of the Marakwet, Tugen, Nandi, Kipsigis, Elgeyo , Pokot and Sabaot.