Omwami Mwene

Murere ne` obusuma. Kandi bwoba ne` isikuti. Uso kama VX, Masguembe, Ingwe to Western Bulls. How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!

Different types of kivambara, a dried fish Maragoli delicacy, showing smoked and dried varieties

Invite only event? Shibambala meta matsi, is the Luhya saying just for you

Together, lets learn the wisdom of the common Luhya saying ‘shibambala meta matsi’. Shibambala or kivambara or obambala is a traditional Luhya fish dish; a delicacy famed for its elaborate preparation and depth in flavor. Want to learn more about shimbambala? Mulembe Food does a good job, introducing the uninitiated to shibambala with 5 easy

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commemorative label of beer framed as a stamp

Uganda at 50

Cleaning up the other day, I found this relic. It’s a cheap but practical keepsake that a kind bar lady in Nalongo gifted me as a souvenir from a time when Uganda at 50 celebrations found me on the other side of the Kenya-Busia border. It is the commemorative label from the bottle of my

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Wise words, meaning of the Luhya proverb oria omululu washio wayindira in English

The Luhya proverb oria omululu washio wayindira translated is: respect a fellow strong man to live longer. Join us to learn the meaning and let’s get better together. Be wiser by learning from simple, insightful moral sayings and counsel passed on from our forefathers. In exploring the meaning of the Luhya proverb oria omululu washio

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Wise words, meaning of the Luhya proverb – Wakania kebilila, wakaswala asikhebulila in English

Let’s get better together. Be wiser by learning from simple, insightful moral sayings passed on from our forefathers. Join us as we explore the meaning of the African Luhya proverb wakania kebilila, wakaswala asikhebulila. Not only will you  get to know similar Luhya proverbs, but you’ll also get inspired and transformed by honest morals and

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Wise words, meaning of the Luhya proverb Amatsi kobulo shikeeranga tawe in English

Let’s get better together, transform your life and mind. Get wiser learning from simple, insightful moral sayings and advice from our forefathers. Join us as we explore the meaning of the African Luhya proverb amatsi kobulo shikeeranga tawe. Not only will you  get to know similar Luhya proverbs, but you’ll also get inspired and transformed

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Meet African Luhya proverb eshibishe neshilie – Food that is stored will be eaten when needed most

Let’s get better together transform your life and mind 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 “eshibishe neshilie”. Not only will you  get to know similar Luhya proverbs, but you’ll also get inspired and transformed by honest

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