Did you know that Vihiga County, located a few kilometres south of Kakamega County, is primarily inhabited by the Maragoli, the Banyore and the Tiriki? Through the years, these communities have maintained their rich heritage even as they adapt to the modern day lifestyle. In Vihiga, traditional rites of passage are still a huge part of the people’s culture. Different stages of life, including birth, are marked with special ceremonies. When a child is born, the occasion is celebrated through a naming ceremony.