Omwami Mwene 
A short story about Balunda clan of the Bukusu on their rich culture and history as a people. The Balunda are commonly called the ‘batikitia ekulu’ in Bukusu language; meaning those with power over the heavens. You might call them the rain makers for it is believed that they posses supernatural powers to postpone or … Read more
What’s in a name? Mabanga in Bungoma, Kenya. Meet the market town named blood thanks to a notorious section of the Kenya-Uganda highway Coming from Webuye, heading to Bungoma Town along the Northern Corridor, some 17kms from Bungoma’s CBD, one rides on a long straight stretch of the highway that cuts through acres of swamp … Read more
Mgenge2ru Nonini on social media pressures, personal struggles and focusing on your goals and choosing battles. Quote: Nonini Mgenge2Ru on social media pressures In this quote: We like the quote as it’s coming literally from the proverbial horses mouth. Often, the glitzy life that celebrities and wannabes post on social media causes feelings of FOMO, … Read more
Quotes: Senator Moses Wetang’ula on political ‘bad manners’, limits of freedom of speech and double standards in the application of the law. Senator Moses Masika Wetang’ula is Ford Kenya Party leader (See story on Ford Kenya party coup-d’etat). He’s a former Minister of Foreign Affairs (2008 to 2010; 2011 to 2012), and Minister of Trade … Read more
From mattresses to drums, 10 unique uses of the sisal plant, likongwe, in Luhya culture. Nikipita na ndoo unifate
In this installment of our Bukusu language lesson series for beginners, we learn the names of human excretions, fluids and body secretions in Bukusu language – Lubukusu In this ARTICLE Learn Bukusu language: A short guide Blood and related Nose, eyes and mouth Torso Urine Poo Read this article together with 100+ Human body parts … Read more
Unique first date ideas in Bungoma county for adventurous types all for under Ksh 1500 ($15). These date ideas are perfect for hikers, bikers and lovers of kienyeji chicken done as only a Luhya can. With just about ksh 2500, you and your date get to enjoy Bungoma as the locals do – travelling by … Read more
This article is part of our series on quotes by personalities and leaders of Luhya descent. Here is the Godfather of Genge music Hubert Mbuku Nakitare aka Nonini Mgenge on the hustle. A legend of the game, Omwami Hubert Mbuku Nakitare (born 2 October 1982) has collected them accolades and firsts in his career spanning … Read more
The Bukusu circumcision ceremony is important to the health of the community of Babukusu, the largest of the 18 houses of mulembe, because it brings together kith and kin in celebration of life, progress and continuity. The tradition of khulanga, makes this possible. To date, the Bukusu of Kenya hold their customs and traditions sacred. … Read more
This article is part of our series on quotes by personalities and leaders of Luhya descent. Here is the late Kenyan Tv icon Omwami Charles Bukeko aka Papa Shirandula on success. Charles Bukeko aka Papa Shirandula (July 10, 1962 – July 18, 2020) was a Kenyan actor, comedian and director whose show Papa Shirandula was … Read more
