Beyond Maragoli proverbs and sayings, The Maragoli people of Western Kenya have rich culture. Here is a snap shot: legends on leopard keepers, Banondi and Mahiili myths, naming of children, the mystery of night runners, uvusuula, ivikoko, uvuhiindii, oloovo, kuluminda, Maragoli weapons, hides and skins of cultural value, amadongolo, ikivunguya, itsinyingu (pot making), amalere na amang’alara, herbal plants, traditional Maragoli culinary delights. Do you want to know more about the culture of Mulogooli? Join us
Kutulitsa Mukana is a Maragoli (Logooli) postnatal rite in which a mother formally “releases” her married daughter after childbirth, restoring her social and economic exchange with her natal home. It … Read more
If you have grown up among the Maragoli, in the ways of the spirit of mulembe, you are likely to have experienced this – you had some productive work planned … Read more
Queen Elizabeth died of “old age” at 3:10 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2022 at Balmoral Castle. At the heart of Maragoliland, Sabeti lives on… This is a story of how … Read more
When someone says ‘”vuche” or “vuchee”, you simply answer back “vuche” or “vuchee”. It is a simple greeting to master. However, this Maragoli greeting – ‘bushiere’ in some Luhya dialects … Read more
East and west in Maragoli culture are more than points of a compass or cardinal directions. Join us as we learn what they mean in the life of avalogoli. For … Read more
Linyonyi lia kukwimba, a bird has sang (about) you, is a Maragoli saying that’s the perfect quip, clincher or savory figure of speech for those moments when caught out. Do … Read more
Kurugiza is a Maragaoli tradition that straddles the community’s building traditions and marriage traditions. It is an important part of our culture that serves to make a union complete. Literally, … Read more
Next time someone who speaks lulogooli doesn’t take you seriously, and you need to make them reconsider their stance, look no further. We got you covered. This is how to … Read more
Often, these Maragoli form of baby names are the subject of memes and but of jokes. This is even as sons and daughters of Mulembe carry them as they are … Read more
It’s happened to most of us, feeling out of your depth. If it’s yet to happen, trust me when I say it’s a fact of life. What some have labeled … Read more
