Wise words, meaning of the Luhya proverb Okhulia khwera isuna 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 “Okhulia khwera isuna”. 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 Eshikhaya shiuma omusala 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 “Eshikhaya shiuma omusala”. Not only will you  get to know similar Luhya proverbs, but you’ll also get inspired and transformed by honest morals and … Read more

How to say ‘come and close the gate’ in Bukusu

Today we learn how to say ‘come and close the gate’ in Bukusu. Learn new Bukusu words, translations and meaning. Yicha wikaleo silibwa Let’s learn new Bukusu words Yicha English translation: Come Wikaleo English translation: Close One of the ways you learn Bukusu with us is when we get to answer random questions from our … Read more

Wise words, meaning of the Luhya proverb Obulwale buli khuwashio shibukhukaya tsindolo 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 “Obulwale buli khuwashio shibukhukaya tsindolo”. 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 Eshibotsa khulwanda shisika omunwa omuumu 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 “Eshibotsa khulwanda shisika omunwa omuumu”. Not only will you  get to know similar Luhya proverbs, but you’ll also get inspired and transformed by honest … Read more

The owl in Bukusu is Esikhikhi: A lick at curious associations and myths about the owl in Bukusu culture

esikhikhi, the owl, in bukusu culture is much mythologized

Drawing from my experience growing up Luhya in the village, I recall curious associations and myths about the owl in Bukusu culture. As you know, the owl is much feared in Luhya culture. The sighting of an owl is considered a bad omen. It tells of death stalking the community where it is sighted. And … Read more

Wise words, meaning of the Luhya proverb Oufwa india shashena 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 “Oufwa india shashena”. 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 Nashikoko ashira eshilindwa 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 “Nashikoko ashira eshilindwa”. 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 Eshialia imbwa shialia neshikhuli 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 “Eshialia imbwa shialia neshikhuli”. Not only will you  get to know similar Luhya proverbs, but you’ll also get inspired and transformed by honest morals … Read more