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The instrument consists of a soundbox obtained from a single piece of hollowed out wood, with a semi-spherical shape. A taut hide covers its opening, acting as the harmonic surface. A series of nylon (originally sinew) strings are stretched between the lower edge of the soundbox and yoke, where they are tied with rings of string, fibre or hide, woven into a knot. These rings allow the regulation of the strings by turning the yoke. The strings pass above a large bridge. The instrument is usually used placed on the ground resting on one of its arms and with the musician squatting behind it, plucking the strings with his right hand. This instrument, known as NYATITI is used by the singers of epic ballads in Kenya. The origin could be LUO or KIKUYO. It comes from an area that is not far from the border between Kenya and Uganda.
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