Who is Clan from Facing Mount Kenya; the Tribal Life of Gikuyu and what is their importance? Facing_Mount_Kenya;_the_Tribal_Life_of_Gikuyu English & Literature Clan | Facing Mount Kenya; the Tribal Life of Gikuyu

The clan, or moherega, is the extended family group of the Gikuyu. As mentioned, the family group grows rapidly, and thus, soon is forced to spread out over vast distances. This group is still strongly ties together, however, in the clan, and the clan still gets together for many important rituals such as weddings and initiation ceremonies. In this way, again, the sense of unity is maintained even over great distances.