KAPCHEPNGENY CLAN
Clan Totem: Buffalo calf
Rivers: Kibusi and Sosio
Caves: Cheptonon, Kanikwa, Cheptoloj and Chepterit
We have 32 clans in our community. Before colonial eviction, our clan resided in Chepengoi/Kapsorei area. The name Kapchepng’eny was given to clan after death of Chepng’eny who was born in the cave near natural salt hence the name.
The origin of our clan is traced in Misri then Sebei Uganda then Kapsorei area.
The clan came into recognition in 15th Century.
Roles that our clan played;
- Reconciliation
- Leadership
- Livestock/Bee keeping
- Other cultural activities
Special events that our clan participated
- Dancing
- Wrestling
- Warriors
The clan has close relationship to Kaptoktokei clan hence cannot intermarry
- Listing ID: 1298