massaai
Massaai is a transliteration variant of the Maasai, an East African ethnic group traditionally located in the Rift Valley region of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The term appears in varying spellings, including Maasai and Masai, and the use of massaai can reflect local pronunciation or transliteration differences. The standard English name for the people is Maasai.
Geography, language, and demographics: The Maasai inhabit areas around the Kenyan and Tanzanian border, historically practicing
Culture and social structure: Maasai society is organized around age-sets, with young men traditionally serving as
Economy and modern challenges: Historically, cattle wealth underpinned social status and exchange. In recent decades, climate