The speakers expound on the traditions surrounding initiation. They then delve into those surrounding marriage. David completed a degree course in the University and is waiting to go for attachment Jane Oduor is the Okiek language documentor. In this project the actor is a consultant as well as a community mobilizer Francis Lesingo is very knowledgeable in Okiek language and culture. He introduced me (Jane Oduor)to the Okiek community in Nessuit. Sila Kibet Simatwo is a PhD student working on Okiek language. His involvement as a researcher enabled to assist in this language documentation project. He learnt language ducumentation techniques alongside other members ofthe Okiek community. recording during this sessionthe laus in