Migratory History:
Apart from the Terik who originally came from the Elgon area, the rest of the above mentioned clans of the Abatirichi originally came from Egypt. They came in canoes on the River Nile as far as Jinja in Uganda. They then lived here for some time. Later they resumed their journey and, moving eastwards, came to the lake (Victoria) once more. From here they changed course and moved on until they arrived in Asembo. It was here that they separated from the Joluo; some of the Joluo walked along the lake shore but the rest crossed the lake (Victoria) into South Nyanza.

After this separation the people who came this way (the Abatirichi) travelled as far as Gem and then turned northwards until they reached Butere. Then they moved on to Luanda in Bunyore and thence to Ekhomo. Once here, the main group separated from that one led by Muwanga (the future Abashitsetse of Wanga); it was also here that they kindled the “obwali” fire. Then they began to spread out in Maragoli — in those days the Abalogoli had, as yet, not come into Maragoli eventually settling in Tiriki. More>>>

Who stole cowpeas from Jaluo?
The name “Nyang’ori” by which the Terik are known originated in the following manner: During the severe famine of 1907 the Terik used to steal cowpeas from the fields of the Joluo. As a result of this the Joluo nicknamed “Nyang’ori” - thieves.