The pitiful story of omusinde whose beer delayed khuyusia, how not to suffer kamalwa kakatikhe

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Four things. One: omusinde. Two: a proud father. Three: kamalwa khuyusia, ancestors’ timely but unwelcome lessons, the elusive nature of trust and kamalwa kakatikhe. This is the story of a … Read more

Feeling out of your depth? This Maragoli saying ‘mbe mwiga muturi’ is the perfect comfort, helping you regain control and confidence

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It’s happened to most of us, feeling out of your depth. If it’s yet to happen, trust me when I say it’s a fact of life. What some have labeled … Read more

Never substituted, always present: The irreplaceable senje in Luhya culture – 6 uncomfortable truths

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Your paternal aunt, senge in Lulogooli, or senje most other ways, is irreplaceable among the people of Mulembe. Six uncomfortable truths on the importance of senje in Luhya culture. There … Read more

In western Kenya and experiencing COVID-19 symptoms? Know of a suspected case? Do you have an inquiry or report on novel coronavirus?Here are the Bungoma, Vihiga, Busia and Kakamega county COVID-19 hotline numbers

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Find county COVID-19 hotline numbers for Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma and Kakamega counties. We urge members of the public to make prudent use of these numbers and avoid misuse. In these … Read more

Infographic: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus in Lubukusu – khukhwepanga ne sifuba sia COVID-19 yino (share widely)

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In these unprecedented times, take deliberate steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the new coronavirus, the cause of the deadly COVID-19 disease. With the following inforgraphic, videos … Read more

Life in Mulembe in the time of coronavirus: The new difficulty in the difficulty of being Luhya in contemporary times as we adjust to new routines

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A satirical look at aspects of modern contemporary and traditional Luhya culture; and how our way of life is set to change with the coronavirus pandemic. This is life in … Read more

Learn Luhya online: The Luhya Lingala connection – 22 different words, four tongues, similar sound, same meaning

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Gather your loved ones. Here’s yet another of our absolutely free lessons through which you get to learn how to speak Luhya. Ile ya kuomba maji. This time, we meet … Read more

Farewell Omupeni Namatete, Bukusu folk music maestro

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Re-known Bungoma based entertainer Omwami Samuel Namatete has died. Best known for his hits sekali nomulala, khusimane, endika yange and ocha ekombe. News of his sudden death aged 47 on … Read more