i)it was divided into two halves as moieties which were further sub-divided into
sub-moieties.
ii) Sub-moieties were sub-divided into clans
iii) Clans traced their origins to a common descent.
iv) Each moiety was ruled by a hereditary leader own as Kallu. He was also a
religious leader and elected age-set leaders
v) The Kallu ruled with the help of the council of elders
vi) The clans lived in camps under a council of elders whose duties included making
and enforcing rules, land and well ownership, Marriages, dispute, theft and rape cases
and religions ceremonies
vii) Boys were circumcised and formed age-set (Hariyya) which defended the community
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