| dc.description.abstract | The extant literature about the traditional
institutions of the maasai seems to have overlooked
the role of religion in the traditional societies.
As a result of this, two theories have emerged concerning the role the maasai
traditional Society; one is that the institution
of the oloibonik was a new phenomenon, and the
other is that this institution did not constitute
a political office. There is however, evidence to
show that like in any other traditional society,
religion formed an integral part of the Maasai Society.
remains to be established is whether or not. the'
separation of powers among the traditional institutions
was in existence. Is it possible", for example to
draw a line between politics mid religion in Maasai
traditional society | en |
