In the 14th century, the Mandinka Guelowar clan migrated from Kaabu northwards after losing a succession dispute.

[2] They founded a number of small chiefdoms in the area north of the Gambia river.

[3] In the late 15th century, Mbey and its prosperous salt works fell under the influence of a Toucouleur marabout named Elibana.

There are numerous ancient tombs, stone circles and megaliths in the vicinity as well as large burial mounds implanted with baobab trees.

Kahone is routinely involved in many administrative territorial disputes with neighboring communes, always emphasizing its earlier importance.