We start with a bold claim. The Luhya people of Western Kenya are one of, if not the most, ancestrally ethically diverse and heterogenous ethnic groups in Africa. Drawing ancestry from Bantu, Nilotic and Cushitic groups the 18 Houses of Mulembe are:
Learn about Luhya clans, sub-clans, ancestry and genealogy.
In a previous article Meaning and origin of Bukusu name, we looked at one explanation on the origin of the name Bukusu. In that article, we came to learn that the name Babukusu was given to the community by other people who came into contact with them. During the days of old, at the markets … Read more
How did the sons and daughters of Mwambu and Sela come to be known as Babukusu? Today we entertain one theory on the meaning and origin of Bukusu name. What’s in a name? In most of Africa, names have meaning. We are named after animals, the weather, our culture, basically anything. Sometimes we are given … Read more
Do you claim Isukha ancestry? Not only is it good for the heart to know your kinship, it could save you lots of troubles tomorrow, particularly if you are younger and out on the look for a partner to marry. Join us as we trace the Isukha family tree and get to know clans of … Read more
Do you claim Bukusu ancestry? Not only is it good for the heart to know your kinship, it could save you lots of troubles tommorow, particularly if you are younger and out on the look for a partner to marry. Join us as we trace the Bukusu family tree Get to know clans of the … Read more
Do you claim Batsotso ancestry? Not only is it good for the heart to know your kinship, it could save you lots of troubles tommorow, particularly if you are younger and out on the look for a partner to marry. Join us as we trace the Batsotso family tree Get to know clans of the … Read more
Do you claim Kisa ancestry? Not only is it good for the heart to know your kinship, it could save you lots of troubles tommorow, particularly if you are younger and out on the look for a partner to marry. Join us as we trace the Kisa family tree Get to know clans of the … Read more
Do you claim Kabras ancestry? Not only is it good for the heart to know your kinship, it could save you lots of troubles tommorow, particularly if you are younger and out on the look for a partner to marry. Join us as we trace the Kabras family tree Get to know clans of the … Read more
Do you claim Maragoli ancestry? Not only is it good for the heart to know your kinship, it could save you lots of troubles tommorow, particularly if you are younger and out on the look for a partner to marry. Join us as we trace the Maragoli family tree Get to know clans of the … Read more
Do you claim Tiriki ancestry? Not only is it good for the heart to know your kinship, it could save you lots of troubles tommorow, particularly if you are younger and out on the look for a partner to marry. Join us as we trace the Tiriki family tree Get to know clans of the … Read more
Do you claim Samia ancestry? Not only is it good for the heart to know your kinship, it could save you lots of troubles tommorow, particularly if you are younger and out on the look for a partner to marry. Join us as we trace the Samia family tree Get to know clans of the … Read more
