What a name! An alternative meaning of Bukusu
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 … Read more
Luhya People
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:
- Maragoli
- Bukusu
- Marachi
- Khayo
- Wanga
- Isukha
- Idakho
- Kisa
- Tiriki
- Banyala
- Samia
- Batsotso
- Kabras
- Tachoni
- Banyole (Ankole)
- Marama
- Batura
- Banyala Ba Ndombi
Learn about Luhya clans, sub-clans, ancestry and genealogy.
Meaning and origin of Bukusu name
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 … Read more
Clans of the Isukha Luhya of Kenya
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 … Read more
Clans of the Bukusu Luhya
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 … Read more
Clans of the Batsotso Luhya
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 … Read more
Clans of the Kisa Luhya
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 … Read more
Clans of the Kabras Luhya
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 … Read more
Clans of the Maragoli Luhya
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 … Read more
Clans of the Tiriki Luhya
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 … Read more
Clans of the Samia Luhya
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 … Read more
