The Sebei are a
Southern Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting eastern
Uganda
}), is a landlocked country in East Africa. The country is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania. The south ...
. They speak
Kupsabiny, a
Kalenjin language Kalenjin may refer to:
* Kalenjin people of Kenya
** keiyo people
** Kipsigis people
** Marakwet people
** Nandi people
** Pokot people
** Terik people
** Tugen people
The Tugen are a sub tribe of the Kalenjin people alongside the Nand ...
. The Sapiiny occupy three districts, namely Bukwo, Kween and Kapchorwa.
Culture
The Sebei people lead a fairly simple life style. The main structures of their lives are centered around
cattle keeping,
growing crops, and making beer. Common jobs held by the Sebei include cattle rearing and farming. The jobs depend on where you live. Because of their fairly laid back culture, the need for major social structure is limited. Sebei people are relatively peaceful, there are limited criminal offenses that one could do. In Sebei culture, there are two levels of criminal offense. The highest level is for murder and physical assault, the lower level is for property or major civil disputes between people or groups of people.
Locations
The Sebei's live primarily on the slopes of
Mount Elgon
Mount Elgon is an extinct shield volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya, north of Kisumu and west of Kitale. The mountain's highest point, named "Wagagai", is located entirely within Uganda. in eastern Uganda. They number about 300,000 people and occupy an area of 1,730.9 square km in the districts of
Bukwo,
Kapchorwa and
Kween. Their territory borders the
Republic of Kenya which is a home to more than six million
Kalenjin, a large ethnic group to which the Sebei belong. The Sebei's now known mainly as Sapiny, speak Kupsabiny, a Kalenjin language spoken by other smaller groups of Kalenjin stock around Mount Elgon. The Sebei and Kenyan smaller groups (Book, Kony, Mosoop, Someek, Bongomek) inhabiting the hills of Mount Elgon are collectively referred to as the Sabaots''.
In Uganda
The majority of the Sebei people live in the country of
Uganda
}), is a landlocked country in East Africa. The country is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania. The south ...
. The percent of the Ugandan population that is Sebei is only 0.6%; meaning that there are about 300,000 Sebei in Uganda.
Notable Sebei
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Joshua Cheptegei
Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei (born 12 September 1996) is a Ugandan long-distance runner. He is the reigning Olympic champion in the 5000 metres and silver medalist for the 10,000 metres, a two-time 10,000 m World champion from 2019 and 2022, Wo ...
2022 10000m World Champion.
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Jacob Kiplimo
Jacob Kiplimo (born 14 November 2000) is a Ugandan long-distance runner. He is 2020 Tokyo Olympic 10,000 metres bronze medallist and also won bronze in the event at the 2022 World Athletics Championships. Kiplimo earned gold medals in the 5000 m ...
2022 10000m bronze medalist.
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Oscar Chelimo 2022 5000m World Bronze medalist.
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Peruth Chemutai 2020 Olympics Gold Medalist in the 3000m steeplechase women.
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Stephen Kiprotich 2012 Summer Olympics Marathon Gold Medalist.
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Moses Ndiema Kipsiro 2007 World Athletics 5000m bronze medalist.
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Stella Chesang 2018 Commonwealth gold medalist in the 1000m.
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Boniface Toroitich Kiprop 2006 Commonwealth gold medalist in the 10,000m.
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Martin Toroitich Ugandan long-distance runner, young brother to
Boniface Toroitich Kiprop.
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Victor Kiplangat 2022 Commonwealth gold medalist in the men's marathon.
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Benjamin Kiplagat Ugandan long-distance runner.
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Juliet Chekwel Ugandan long-distance runner.
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Esther Chebet Ugandan long-distance runner.
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Rachael Zena Chebet Ugandan long-distance runner.
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Mercyline Chelangat Ugandan long-distance runner.
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Sarah Chelangat Ugandan long-distance runner.
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Albert Chemutai Ugandan long-distance runner.
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Immaculate Chemutai Ugandan long-distance runner.
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Felix Chemonges
Felix Chemonges (born 10 October 1995) is an Ugandan long-distance runner.
In 2018, he competed in the men's half marathon at the 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships held in Valencia, Spain. He finished in 26th place. In November Felix ma ...
Ugandan long-distance runner.
See also
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Unreached people
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Demographics of Sudan
The demographics of Sudan include the Sudanese people ( ar, سودانيون) and their characteristics, Sudan, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health, economic status, religious affiliations, and other aspects of the po ...
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Demographics of Uganda
References
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Ethnic groups in Uganda
Ethnic groups in Sudan