Meaning of omwami in Luhya: Revealing 9 different interpretations, some you know most you don’t, from the respect due to a king to humble gratitude

Poster with image of transparent chess pieces titled omwami

Some of you might have had a chance of a visit or a stay in western Kenya. If not, then you might have interacted with my people, the Luhya, anywhere in this country – because we are everywhere. As a result, you must have heard of the Luhya word omwami. Chances are you might have … Read more

Prof Julia Ojiambo: Nadongo ofwokha syongo, woman of firsts

poster with image of Prof. Julia Ojiambo in an office desk talking titled: nadongo ofwokha syongo is prof julia ojiambo

Popular media has rightfully positioned Prof. Julia Auma Ojiambo’s stock among that of immortals. For us in Mulembe, she seats at the table with the likes of the late Joseph Otiende, Francis Imbuga and Calestous Juma. As the subject of a Master of Arts in Literature thesis by Marciana Nafula Were, Prof . Julia Ojiambo, … Read more

Calestous Juma: Fare Thee Well Great Son of Samia

Prof Calestous Juma born 1953 died 2017

Eminent Kenyan scholar Prof Calestous Juma was born on 9th June 1953 in Port Victoria, Budalangi, Western Kenya and passed on the 15th of December 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Our excellence in academics – bequeathing humanity towering scholars at home and in academic capitals of the world- has long been the pride of … Read more