Names of trees in Luhya: Meet Indulandula

Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of Indulandula through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Indulandula Scientific Name Solanum incanum Type and how it looks like Spiny herb or soft wooded shrub Common names: Sodom’s apple (Solanum terminale,Solanum … Read more

Wise words, meaning of the Luhya proverb Amatsi kabula omwoyo mubi

Let’s get better together, transform your life and mind. Be wiser learning from simple, insightful moral sayings and counsel passed on from our forefathers. As we explore the meaning of the Luhya proverb amatsi kabula omwoyo mubi, you not only will get to know similar Luhya proverbs but also get inspired by morals from Luhya … Read more

Names of trees in Luhya: Meet Amuutu

Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of Amuutu through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Amuutu Scientific Name Pavetta ternifolia Type and how it looks like Shrub Common names: Bride’s bush, Christmas bush Other Luhya names for Amuutu: … Read more

Names of trees in Luhya: Meet Itikwa the busaa straw

itikwa

Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of Itikwa through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Itikwa Scientific Name Rutidea orientalis Type and how it looks like A fruiting shrub or climber with strongly scented flowers in dense clusters … Read more

Names of trees in Luhya: Meet Munyama also known as Irojo

leaves of the munyama tree

Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of Irojo or Munyama through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Irojo or Munyama Scientific Name Trichilia emetica Type and how it looks like Evergreen medium to large tree with handsome glossy … Read more

Names of trees in Luhya: Meet Inoyna or Luvambo

inyona or luvambo tree flower

Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of Inoyna or Luvambo through stories, taboos, beliefs and science. Quick facts about Inoyna or Luvambo Scientific Name Nuxia congesta Type and how it looks like Quick-growing, evergreen tree or shrub with large, long-lasting … Read more

Wise words, meaning of the Luhya proverb khotsanyene abaanji yakona inzala in English

Let’s get better together. Be wiser by learning from simple, insightful moral sayings and counsel passed on from our forefathers. Join us as we explore the meaning of the Luhya proverb “khotsanyene abaanji yakona inzala”. Not only will you  get to know similar Luhya proverbs, but you’ll also get inspired and transformed by honest morals … Read more

5 things Luhya turkey that are sure to make thanksgiving dinner talk just a little bit more interesting

likulukulu the turkei in luhya language

Myth, fact, fiction, hyperbole and everything in between in our interesting take on turkey in Luhya culture. Unlike the much beloved and venerated engokho (for those living under a rock, engokho in particular kienyeji chicken, on the table in any Luhya feast is taken with much ado as the turkey in western world cultures on … Read more