Dead Men Tell Tales: Khukhongokha Likosi, Khumina Chimoni and other Bukusu Death Rituals

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When it seemed fairly certain that natural death was imminent, a terminally ill person was placed in front, or the center of his first wife’s house. In Lubuksu, munju mwo mukhaye simakulu. Family and friends were informed about the impending matter. All kith and kin were expected to come and pay tribute to the ailing … Read more