Gikuyu and his Nine Daughters
Illustration by Caleb Okeke
Story Summary
An origin story based on the emergence of the Kikuyu community, Ngai the creator gives rise to Gikuyu and Mumbi, entrusting them to care for the land. As they are blessed with nine beautiful daughters, the couple long to continue the legacy by offering a great fire.
Video – Gikuyu and his Nine Daughters
Listen to the story below that narrates the origins of the Kikuyu people. After listening, engage in the activities as followed
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Learning Activities
Find the following interactive activities below. Use them in the correct order, starting with:
- Vocabulary
- Word Search Puzzle
- Story Sequence
1. Vocabulary
Listen to the following vocabulary words and try to repeat them as shown
2. Word Search Puzzle
Keep an eye out! Some words may appear backwards, vertical or diagonal
3. Story Sequence
Question and Answer
Answer the questions from the story of Gikuyu and his Nine Daughters
Choose the correct answer
