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Clans of the Marama Luhya

Do you claim Marama ancestry? Not only is it good for the heart for one to know their kinship, knowing your roots could save you lots of troubles tomorrow, particularly if you are out on the look for a partner to marry. Join us as we trace the Marama family tree and get to know clans of the Marama Luhya

Clans of the Marama Luhya

The Marama are a tribe, house of mulembe as we call them here, of the Luhya supra-community. The Marama are found largely in Butere area of Kakamega county and speak olumarama. The oluyia or clans of the Marama are:

  • Abashitsaha,
  • Abacheya,
  • Abatere,
  • Abashirotsa,
  • Abamukhula,
  • Aberecheya,
  • Abamumbia,
  • Abamatundu,
  • Abanyukhu,
  • Abakhuli,
  • Abakokho,
  • Abashieni,
  • Abamani,
  • Abashikalie,
  • Abakara, and
  • Abatsotse.

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