The Maragoli are the second lost populous group of the Luhya supra-community presently found domiciled mainly in Vihiga county, Western Kenya. The Maragoli have one most of the most interesting migration stories that has seen members today assimilated by tribes within Kenya, Tanzania and parts of Uganda. Learn all about Maragoli origin and history, ancestry, clans, traditions and culture here.
This is the story of the lost children of Maragoli. A story told to myself, in passing, by my beloved late paternal uncle Herman. Unfortunately, baba Herman’s passing on in late 2020 at the ripe old age of 88 denied me a chance to be versed as-it-was on this little talked about, but significant chunk … Read more
A reader shared with us the origin of omwami. Omwami is a title that showers honor, respect and even reverence (sometimes deceitful praise) to whomever it’s bestowed upon. Our article on the meaning of omwami looked at the common understanding whenever someone is called omwami. Chief, boss, leader and more we’ve come to know as … Read more
Kinagosi, plural, vinagosi is an endangered plant of the genus Euphorbia. What follows is a look at the taboos surrounding this shrub of immense cultural value to the Maragoli of Kenya. With lots of nostalgia, a story is told by old men of a particular time, circa half a century ago. It was a time … Read more
