All about Maasai homes

By- Ryu and Khavy

Table of contents Location

Where in the world we find Maasai homes? What is the job of the Maasai people? How are Maasai homes built? Causation

Location Maasai homes are found in Kenya and Tanzania Weather is dry, hot and rainy seasons The continent is Africa

Where in the world we find Maasai homes?

What is the job of Maasai people? They are nomadic people who protect and herd the cattle, women are in charge of milking the cattle and looking after the home and children.

How are Maasai homes built? The huts are circular shaped. The first step is to build the frame which is done by fixing the timber poles into the ground and holding it with lattice. Then the frame is plastered with a mixture of water, mud, cow dung and human urine.

the roof is thatched and made of dry straws.There are two beds one for the parents and the one for the kids. There is one fire stove to cook food.

Why are these homes homes built this way? (Causation) Maasai people build temporary homes because they do not have enough money to buy a modern houses and they use the materials, available near by and free of cost.

They build these homes as they keep on changing their locations in search of food and water.

Glossary Maasai - It is the name of the tribe of people live in Africa Circular- 3D round shape Thatched- cover a roof or building with straw Nomadic- People don't have permanent homes