The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great

Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands

The Maasai live in Kraals arranged in a circular fashion. The fence around the kraal is made of acacia
thorns, which prevent lions from attacking the cattle. It is a man's responsibility to fence the kraal. While
women construct the houses. Traditionally, kraals are shared by an extended family. However, due to the
new land management system in the Maasai region, it is not uncommon to see a kraal occupied by a
single family.

The Inkajijik (maasai word for a house) are loaf-shaped and made of mud, sticks, grass, cow dung and
cow's urine. Women are responsible for making the houses as well as supplying water, collecting
firewood, milking cattle and cooking for the family. Warriors are in charge security while boys are
responsible for herding livestock