The Bukusu circumcision ceremony is important to the health of the community of Babukusu, the largest of the 18 houses of mulembe, because it brings together kith and kin in celebration of life, progress and continuity. The tradition of khulanga, makes this possible. To date, the Bukusu of Kenya hold their customs and traditions sacred. … Read more
In this installment of our Bukusu language lesson series for beginners, we name human body organs and human body parts in Bukusu language – Lubukusu. In this ARTICLE Learn Bukusu language resources The head and parts The face The mouth The neck and structures Sex and reproductive organs and body parts Internal organs in Bukusu … Read more
Welcome. Come learn Lubukusu with us. Today we introduce you to more basic Bukusu words. Here are 10 Bukusu nouns referring to people. This is how to refer to people in Lubukusu; with the respect, love and in accordance to the ethos of the spirit of mulembe. About the Bukusu Omundu Is the word used … Read more
In this article, we’re going to look at the kinship terms and family words needed to refer to relatives and family members in Bukusu language. Post highlights Immediate relatives and family members. Extended relatives in Bukusu. In-law relatives and family members in Bukusu. Immediate relatives and family members in Bukusu In this section, we’ll cover … Read more
In this part of the series, I remember the first battle of Lumboka. A battle whose significance has been lost to confusion. Read on to meet the forgotten heroes of Lumboka. About The Series In this first part of the Mulembe Nation series that honors the memory of the gallant shujaas of Chetambe, I detail … Read more
Khukhona mwikhokho is a fast fading Bukusu cultural marriage practice whose contribution to polygamous marriages of the polygyny type (embalikha) of yesteryear is one hard to ignore. We feature it for cultural purposes. Possibly also to offer answers to a lost soul who on tracing their roots, came by a relation that in today’s westernized … Read more
Mbo notila khuyo, aba olinge owambile lichabungwe esibuno nono solakanyala ta! Meet the Bukusu proverb on sacred cows. A newspaper editor once said: “To determine the true rulers of any society, all you must do is ask yourself this question: Who is it that I am not permitted to criticize?” Daily Nation “Sacred cows exist; … Read more
This scene from Steve Kay’s “Mbe Omukhasi” is an acceptable rendition of the part of the wedding ceremony in a traditional Bukusu marriage that took place at the girl’s matrimonial home. Image| Steve Kay | Dennis Machio| YouTube A recent gazette notice from the AG office that appeared to outlaw customary marriages, got my antenna … Read more
