In contrast to the Maasai, the Samburu, while also engaged in pastoralism, have a more diversified economy involving small-scale agriculture and trade. Their clothing and adornments, while similarly vibrant, bear unique styles and cultural significance. Like the Maasai, the Samburu organize themselves into age-set structures, and their spiritual beliefs and cultural practices exhibit both shared elements and distinctive rituals.
Geographically, the Maasai span in the southern region of Kenya while the Samburu are concentrated in Kenya’s central and northern regions. However, at the end of the day, the communities are like cousins who share many cultural values and traditions.
