Sade Khalai 
Speaking to her bros seeking some accommodation passing gravy at dinner; followed by makn’ bacon in the morning; thereafter killing the day with Netflix and chill; not forgetting to check the oil before heading out, our resident author Sade Khalai shakes the guard spilling secrets on booty calls, sexual euphemisms and saucy tips on how … Read more
Back when I was a small girl, the days when I was still dressed like eswa efure, a termite with without wings, life in the village had its joys and pains. One of the pains I encountered was the need for me to deal with caterpillars. Let me just say it upfront. I hate and … Read more
Here at mulembenation.co.ke, we have been reliably informed by our coverage on Luhya culture. From trees of cultural cultural significance among the Luhya to this latest installment of life lessons from our environment that looks at birds of cultural significance among the Luhya, our thirst for knowledge from our ancestors is satiated. Today I want … Read more
The Bukusu love doves. We love the dove’s gentle demeanor and calm spirit, attributes which are universally accepted as the bird’s embodiment of mulembe. Further, doves are not only edible birds, but their meat is indeed very tasty. In Lubukusu, the dove is known as kamausi. There are domestic and wild doves. Today our attention is … Read more
This is the story of a respected member of our household growing up. Were it not for lukhendu, we wouldn’t have turned out this good. Quite a bit, I have written here about my childhood. Thus, regular readers will know that I spent my formative years deep in the village under the strict eyes of … Read more
Am that kind of person who whenever I go visiting long lost relatives, they always exclaim: ” Hata tujakuwa na mvua, umetuletea baraka!” Blessings or not, rain always seems to stalk me. Be it important or not so important, solemn or festive life events, it almost always get washed out. Here is the story of … Read more
We learn all that pertains khuminya; a rite that’s central to Luhya traditional circumcision ceremony through the lens of my childhood adventures. Back when we were growing up, life in the village was sweet to the bone. Especially come every August of even years. The arrival of this special 8th month ushered the circumcision year … Read more
How does one describe weather in Bukusu? Today we learn Lubukusu words for important weather events. A synopsis on the cultural importance weather in Bukusu culture Seasons and time of day are more common ‘reference’ points in Bukusu culture. Notably, these markers of time are of value during naming ceremonies and rituals; and in traditions … Read more
How does one say the time of day in Bukusu? Today we learn the Lubukusu words for morning, day time, evening and night. A synopsis on the cultural importance of time of day among the Bukusu The most prominent cultural significance of the time of day in Bukusu culture regards time of death. It was … Read more
Today, I want us to learn how to greet in Bukusu. Could be that you are gearing up for enganana. Maybe you have just landed a top job in Bukusu land that requires some proficiency with the local language and culture. Could be that you are looking to invest in Bungoma or elsewhere in Bukusu … Read more
