Editorial persona
Published stories under this byline across Mulembe Nation.
In Sade Khalai's story, markets have taken her through Mombasa, Kampala, Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. She follows food and travel through ingredients, work and family ties, with particular attention to women whose trade networks are visible to everyone and credited by few. She is curious about what a recipe keeps, borrows or changes in another kitchen. Her writing prefers a conversation at a stall to a polished itinerary, and she is willing to revise a first impression.
Luhya Culture
Fake or real? Your ride or die girl? Fair weather friend, bro for life? When it comes to relationships let's admit that we all battle with these questions every once in a while. And…
Freedom Fighters, Shujaas and Modern Day Luhya Heroes
We loved you Father Christopher Wanyonyi. Born 17th April 1958 died 8th August 2021, died aged 61. ℣. Requiem æternam dona ei (eis), Domine℟. Et lux perpetua luceat ei (eis):℣. Requiescat (-ant) in pace.℟. Amen.…
Short Stories
A story of how I missed out on my first school trip to Bungoma ASK show, laden with many lessons for life. I failed mathematics in primary school not because I was stupid but…
Learn Lubukusu - Bukusu Language
In this installment of our Bukusu language lesson series for beginners, we name human body organs and human body parts in Bukusu language - Lubukusu. In this ARTICLE Learn Bukusu language resources The head…
Luhya Culture
Looking for a name for your baby girl? Well, look no further. 40+ most popular Maragoli baby girl names to consider. See Our Wiki For Full A TO Z List of All Maragoli Girl…
Luhya traditional circumcision
The year 2020 was the year of the traditional circumcision among the Bukusu. In spite of earlier public health concerns over COVID-19, this important pillar of Luhya society came to pass albeit with less…
Bukusu Culture
A narration and the symbolic meaning of the Bukusu traditional circumcision tradition khukhombia kumukango. An experience designed to stir the lion within. Senje hides herself a few meters from the etiang'i in the path…
Learn Lubukusu - Bukusu Language
Learn numbers in Bukusu. Watch the video and get to know how to count 1-10 in Lubukusu. The accompanying text supplies examples that highlight common rules of language when counting in Bukusu language. Numbers…
Luhya traditional circumcision
The Bukusu traditional circumcision ceremony that takes place every even year, is the most attended event in Western Kenya's rich cultural tourism experience. Whilst most local and foreign visitors get to experience, participate and…
Learn Lubukusu - Bukusu Language
Expand your Bukusu language vocabulary with the following Bukusu idioms about the dog. Learn their meaning and translation. I grew up with a black dog named Toki. Since you know my people cannot pronounce…
