List of rulers of the Maasai

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List of Rulers of the Maasai (Kenya)

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

Term Incumbent Notes


Laibon (Rulers) 1850 to 1866 Laibon Supet
1866 to 1888 Mbatian
1888 Incorporated into British East Africa
1888 to 1890 Mbatian, Laibon
1890 to 1904 Lenana, Laibon
1904 to 1911 Lenana, Paramount Chief
1911 to 1918 Segi, Paramount Chief
1918 Chiefdom abolished by the British authorities

The Laibon originated as chief ritual leaders, later emerging as leaders exercising both political and military authority.