Kamba
Americannoun
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an agricultural people of central Kenya, renowned as traders and woodcarvers.
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the Bantu language of the Kamba.
Example Sentences
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Rukaiya Kamba, the creative director of Nigerian brand Flaunt Archive, said the decision to present her collection in Paris came from a "very intentional place".
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
He signed on immediately, even though his tribe, the Kamba, believe that touching human remains invites the wrath of one’s ancestors.
From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2022
Kamba scored five points during an 11-2 run and the Bears led 70-45 with 7:26 to play.
From Washington Times • Jan. 17, 2018
My Kamba name, Mwikali, was given to me by a women's group I had met.
From US News • Sep. 22, 2016
“Here comes the Kamba clan,” said Hodza, just as they finished picking the bones.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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