Notable deaths 2021: OCS, you break our hearts. Father Christopher Wanyonyi. Fare thee well

the late father christopher wanyonyi leading mass

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 … Read more

What is khukhombia kumukango? The making of a man among Babukusu, details on a Bukusu traditional circumcision tradition

Poster with wooden ladles titled khukhombia kumukango

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 … Read more

Numbers in Bukusu: How to count 1 – 10 in Lubukusu – Video and common language rules to consider

numbers in Bukusu

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 … Read more

The exceptional treatment of special basinde: Oh yes, not all initiates preparing to face kumubano kwo mukhebi are equal

eggplant and two citrus arranged to simulate the male organs fruits upon a lilac background

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 … Read more