The
Kikuyu tribe of Kenya traces its
origins to a creation story involving Gikuyu and Mumbi, who had nine daughters
and were guided by their god, Ngai. The Kikuyu traditionally prayed facing
Mount Kenya, where Ngai was believed to reside. Their spiritual leaders, called
mundo mugo, conducted sacrifices for the community. Today, these beliefs
are often intertwined with modern Christian practices, with Ngai adopted as the
term for God in Christianity.
