Wise words, meaning of the Luhya proverb Eshia wima omukofu aba yashilia in English

illustration of a tiny person boasting to an uninterested old man dozing off in a wheelchair is this artist's depiction of the meaning of the Luhya proverb eshia wima omukofu aba yashilia

Let’s get better together. Be wiser by learning from simple, insightful moral sayings and counsel passed on from our forefathers. Join us as we explore the meaning of the Luhya proverb “Eshia wima omukofu aba yashilia”. Not only will you  get to know similar Luhya proverbs, but you’ll also get inspired and transformed by honest … Read more

Wise words, meaning of the Luhya proverb Kunamuningie kwabolela efurusi kuli koo khulichanga alala, wumbolele nochakhulia in English

illustration of the Bukusu proverb Kunamuningie kwabolela efurusi kuli koo khulichanga alala, wumbolele nochakhulia showing a vulture talking to a crow

Let’s get better together. Be wiser by learning from simple, insightful moral sayings and counsel passed on from our forefathers. Join us as we explore the meaning of the Luhya proverb “Kunamuningie kwabolela efurusi kuli koo khulichanga alala, wumbolele nochakhulia”. Not only will you  get to know similar Luhya proverbs, but you’ll also get inspired … Read more

Wise words, meaning of the Luhya proverb batsekhanga kata mumasika in English

Let’s get better together. Be wiser by learning from simple, insightful moral sayings and counsel passed on from our forefathers. Join us as we explore the meaning of the Luhya proverb “Batsekhanga kata mumasika”. Not only will you  get to know similar Luhya proverbs, but you’ll also get inspired and transformed by honest morals and … Read more

Wise words: Meaning of the Luhya proverb ‘chenda kalaha yola mumbo’ in English

the sun setting in the west - mumbo in Luhya language

Let’s get better together. Be wiser by learning from simple, insightful moral sayings and counsel passed on from our forefathers. Join us as we explore the meaning of the Luhya proverb ‘chenda kalaha yola mumbo’. Not only will you  get to know similar Luhya proverbs, but you’ll also get inspired and transformed by honest morals … Read more

What’s in a name? Is msebe lisebebe?

As regular readers of mulembenation.co.ke know, our ‘What’s in a name’ series often is about places in Western Kenya and Lake region Uganda and how they got their name. Today, we take a little detour into the yummy. We do so by revealing how a popular and much loved traditional Luhya vegetable, lisebebe or seveve … Read more

Wise words: Meet the Luhya proverb Amakata amomu kafunira khuluchendo

Simple insightful moral sayings and counsel from our forefathers. Get to know similar proverbs and the meaning of the Luhya proverb: Amakata amomu kafunira khuluchendo Amakata amomu kafunira khuluchendo in English Dry water-reeds are heavy on a long journey. Similar proverbs from across the Luhya Meaning of the proverb Whenever you take up a task … Read more

Wise words: Meet the Luhya proverb Amahwa kabili shikatsomananga

Simple insightful moral sayings and counsel from our forefathers. Get to know similar proverbs and the meaning of the Luhya proverb: Amahwa kabili shikatsomananga Amahwa kabili shikatsomananga in English Two thorns don’t usually prick one another. Similar proverbs from across the Luhya Meaning of the proverb This Luhya proverb carries the same message as the … Read more

Wise words: Meet the Luhya proverb Amafwi amomu kabeyeresia amabisi

Simple insightful moral sayings and counsel from our forefathers. Get to know similar proverbs and the meaning of the Luhya proverb: Amafwi amomu kabeyeresia amabisi Amafwi amomu kabeyeresia amabisi in English Dry faeces tricked the wet ones Similar proverbs from across the Luhya Meaning of the proverb Ordinarily, no one likes feaces. However, for obvious … Read more

Wise words: Meet the Luhya proverb Amachungu amanji shikayaba obwina

Simple insightful moral sayings and counsel from our forefathers. Get to know similar proverbs and the meaning of the Luhya proverb: Amachungu amanji shikayaba obwina Amachungu amanji shikayaba obwina in English Too many rats cannot dig a hole (to any great depth) Similar proverbs from across the Luhya Mbeba nyinji shitsiyaba obuko bwatsia Meaning of … Read more

Wise words: Meet the Luhya proverb Mbeba nyinji shitsiyaba obuko bwatsia

Simple insightful moral sayings and counsel from our forefathers. Get to know similar proverbs and the meaning of the Luhya proverb: Mbeba nyinji shitsiyaba obuko bwatsia Mbeba nyinji shitsiyaba obuko bwatsia in English Too many rats cannot dig a hole (to any great depth) Similar proverbs from across the Luhya Amachungu amanji shikayaba obwina Meaning … Read more