How Religion Compounds Luhya Myths About Infidelity
At a certain period in my teens, I fought with my parents over my refusal to attend church on Sundays. I lost the battle when my smart ass mum once … Read more
Omwami Mwene
Kamanyasi Chronicles
Witchcraft? Tradition? Culture? Which of the three words best describes kamanyasi in the context of luhya myths on infidelity? A teacher of thought once clarified to me that witchcraft is … Read more
Is it True That a Woman Who Has Been Unfaithful is not Allowed to Nurse, or Mourn in Close Proximity to Her Husband In The Event He Dies?
Close proximity here means anything from: nursing him on his death bed, offering a bed bath or even cleaning his linen. This high threshold of ‘no touching ‘or ‘breathing his … Read more
Mbe Omukhasi, Steve Kay’s Crossover Infectious Hit Refreshes The Kenyan Wedding Song Scene
It is easy to imagine a rap battle. But a wedding song battle? Move over Kayamba Roots. Step up Steve Kay. To Kayamba Roots, nothing personal. Because as far as … Read more
A Mulembe Easter: What if Joseph The Carpenter Was A Luhya Man?
Somewhere hidden among the vishigas of Vihiga, is a giant footprint of Jesus. Yes, the son of Joseph once rolled through these parts preaching mulembe, so goes the legend. If … Read more
Hilarious! 40+ Of Your Favorite Emoji in Bukusu for everyday social media use
Emojis have become much more than tools of communication between friends and family. Today, the value of emojis even in marketing businesses online is well recognized. While emojis are a … Read more
3 Interesting Luhya Baby Teething Traditions, Myths and Legends
Some time back, we named our babies. Though we are yet to explore the whole shebang of naming and how luhya names come about, but some justice was done with … Read more
With Khalinjola, Steve Kay Stays True To Experimental Style
If you thought “Mbe Omukhasi” was a one off punt, “Khalinjola” screams: this is it! This is Steve Kay. At one time, that was just a name lost among the … Read more
Prof Julia Ojiambo: Nadongo ofwokha syongo, woman of firsts
Popular media has rightfully positioned Prof. Julia Auma Ojiambo’s stock among that of immortals. For us in Mulembe, she seats at the table with the likes of the late Joseph … Read more
Why Maragoli Men Would Disappear Every Other Last Week Of May: Insights From A Maragoli Folktale Value To Epidemiology
This story illustrates a Maragoli folktale value to epidemiology. It is months like May that make Christmas sneak up on us. May is a dull, action dry month. It is … Read more
