Omwami Mwene 
As I equivocally stated before, we the people of mulembe are a people of love. The spirit of mulembe is that of warmth. That of love. Of companionship. That of a man loving his woman. And of women finding joy in keeping their beds warm; making sure her man is tethered to her sheets. Therefore, … Read more
Guka Bainito words of wisdom tell of the importance of a special area in a Maragoli home, chandangu, to the spirit of the home. As always, he also blesses us with snippets of sneaky wisdom. Many of you consider sprouted beans as ‘having gone bad’. At best, you’ll toy briefly whether they are any good … Read more
Join us as we take a trip to one of the emerging makutano towns of western Kenya: Khumusalaba. Khumusalaba, not to be confused with the Luhya gospel hit Khu Musalaba by Florence Andeyi, is a rapidly growing market at the crucifix where Vihiga, Kakamega and Siaya counties meet. As suggested by the title of the … Read more
Planning on going bird watching? Kakamega forest in Kakamega and Vihiga counties is a heaven for bird watchers. Pack along this list of names of birds in Bukusu as it will be a worthy companion. The well researched list will reintroduce bird watching aficionados among you to birds that they know and love. Further, to … Read more
A fun way to learn Lubukusu through the much loved Bukusu play folk song: nacha nacha nacha. Folk songs are an important part of a community’s oral literature. This because their use of memorable rhyme, imagery and simple words serve as a potent tool of preserving and passing on a community’s body of knowledge. Consider … Read more
From the ruins of the disappointment of whatever happened to Sarasa resort and camping site, a new spot arises from the wild bush of Siritanyi, seeking to fill the luxe end of Bungoma’s entertainment and hospitality.
Be it in African culture, Christianity or many other cultures of the world, the first fruits of a virgin land hold special importance. Join us as we learn special Lubukusu names given to various farm produce that are first fruits. The other day I had a chance of enjoying a bountiful harvest from my farm. … Read more
Mulembe swa! Learn how to say days of the week in Bukusu in this free beginners Lubukusu lesson. A synopsis on the cultural importance of days of the week in Bukusu What influence did the Gregorian calendar have on traditional Luhya societies? At first thought, it is hard to draw obvious imprints. But you only … Read more
How does one ‘order days’ in relation to each other in Bukusu? Today we learn how to say: today tomorrow yesterday in Bukusu; plus more Lubukusu words for ‘ordering days’. Like most languages, Lubukusu has words that are of importance to everyday conversation as so far as describing time. English grammar struggles to clarify whether … Read more
A recent tiring experience helping out a friend who’d become a new father got me wondering: Had we become ‘soft’? Sitting from where they sit seeing us haggling with mama mboga for the best prices on kienyeji vegetables, would our grandfathers be proud? How was it like for them in their days? Was there male … Read more
