The Parakuyo people, are a community of about thirty thousand pastoralists who live scattered across Tanzania today. They are the principal speakers of the Kwavi language.
The name Kwavi appears mainly in historical references in the 19th century. The term is associated with the Maasai culture and language. Some say it was a Somali word; some say it is Galla (Oromo). We find the term was used in northern and central Kenya as well. It does not appear the term Kwavi was ever used by any people of themselves.
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