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The Balunda Clan of The Bukusu

The Balunda are a Bukusu clan famed for their rainmaking powers. Hon. Musikari Kombo, a Kenyan politician who served as Government Minister and Member of Parliament is the Balunda’s most famous son; or as we say it in Luhya – mwana amberi. In this section of mulembenation.co.ke, you’ll get to learn more about the Balunda: their customs, traditions, folklore, genealogy, famous sons and daughters.

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About Balunda clan of the Bukusu: Their powers over rain, getting buried seated and more

Luhya People, The Bukusu /

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 […]

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A cheeky look at stereotypes on Bukusu clans: The mischief, good, bad and ugly – You can laugh along, just don’t kill the messenger

The Bukusu, Luhya People /

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

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