The Bukusu or Babukusu are the largest of the 17 houses (sub-tribes/sub-communities) of the Luhya are today found largely in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda. Learn all about Bukusu origin, ancestry, clans, traditions and culture.
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 […]
What a name! An alternative meaning of Bukusu 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
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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
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A short story about Balunda clan of the Bukusu on their rich culture and history as a people. The Balunda are commonly called the ‘batikitia ekulu’ in Bukusu language; meaning those with power over the heavens. You might call them the rain makers for it is believed that they posses supernatural powers to postpone or
About Balunda clan of the Bukusu: Their powers over rain, getting buried seated and more Read More »
Beyond totems, such as animals that are said to be clan animals, Bukusu clans can be differentiated by their quirks. The following stereotypes on Bukusu clans are intended to make us laugh at ourselves. What follows is a hilarious punt at opening the closets that hold the things that, like in any big family, we
