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The Contemporary Luhya

Meet the Kevo, Brayo of Bukusuland in all their shades and colors from we kumurwe to waranya chimoni and we kamaru oli kutuyu

This is a story of kids being kids. Of kids finding their way in the world by appreciating, to put it loosely, the differences among themselves. Thus, they refuse to …

Meet the Kevo, Brayo of Bukusuland in all their shades and colors from we kumurwe to waranya chimoni and we kamaru oli kutuyu Read More »

poster with image of old rusty tins titled gorogoro is life itself- the story of a humble tin and how central it is to life in mulembe

What is gorogoro? The indefatigable tool making life possible since time immemorial – find its meaning in Luhya, possible origins and an unveil of the hidden and contemporary uses of the word

In most Western Kenya food markets, dry cereals such as beans and maize are sold in gorogoros. When you buy a gorogoro of anything, it is taken that you have …

What is gorogoro? The indefatigable tool making life possible since time immemorial – find its meaning in Luhya, possible origins and an unveil of the hidden and contemporary uses of the word Read More »

Growing up Luhya: 40+ hilarious reasons why your sorry backside would suffer good strokes from the lukhendu of your loving Luhya mother

I know many of you of a certain age, would be nothing without the tough love of a few strokes from the lukhendu of your loving Luhya mother. This is …

Growing up Luhya: 40+ hilarious reasons why your sorry backside would suffer good strokes from the lukhendu of your loving Luhya mother Read More »

poster: life in mulembe in the time of corona virus

Life in Mulembe in the time of coronavirus: The new difficulty in the difficulty of being Luhya in contemporary times as we adjust to new routines

A satirical look at aspects of modern contemporary and traditional Luhya culture; and how our way of life is set to change with the coronavirus pandemic. This is life in …

Life in Mulembe in the time of coronavirus: The new difficulty in the difficulty of being Luhya in contemporary times as we adjust to new routines Read More »

senje in red upon a dark background

Who is senje? Beyond Sauti Sol’s viral hit song into the liberal and strict meaning of senge in Luhya culture

Growing up Luhya, there were fewer things more blasphemous than calling your senje, aunt. Worse, auntie. But who is senge or senje anyway? Highlights According to Sauti Sol’s senje is …

Who is senje? Beyond Sauti Sol’s viral hit song into the liberal and strict meaning of senge in Luhya culture Read More »

Poster with the words how to ask for sex in Bukusu without sounding too thirsty, featuring image of split red ball

Bros, pay attention! From the gentlemanly to the outright kinky, this how to ask for sex in Bukusu without seeming too thirsty

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 …

Bros, pay attention! From the gentlemanly to the outright kinky, this how to ask for sex in Bukusu without seeming too thirsty Read More »