Simple insightful moral sayings and counsel from our forefathers. Get to know similar proverbs and the meaning of the Luhya proverb: Aha omwosi kuli omuliro shikukosa
Aha omwosi kuli omuliro shikukosa in English
Where there is smoke there is fire.
Similar proverbs from across the Luhya
- Aha omwosi kuli omuliro shikubulaho
Meaning of the proverb
Understandably, the coming about of fake news amplified by new media such as social media makes it harder and harder to tell truth from half-truths and outright lies. Therefore, as such as it is not wise to believe everything we read, see or hear this Luhya proverb reminds us not to be lazy and let our guard down. When you hear rumours being said about something bad about someone, do not dismiss or ignore them.
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Coming from all over mulembe, these proverbs express deeply held beliefs shared by the different Luhya subtribes. Get to know more about this African culture.