In contributing to the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, we have translated public safety measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes the disease into various Luhya languages. See our infographic in lubukusu on COVID-19 public health measures and common terms relating to the disease in Bukusu language. Find also commentary on how COVID-19 has disrupted Luhya culture redefining among other things what it means to be Luhya in these uncertain times. We also gleam insights from Luhya traditional knowledge on how to survive the pandemic. These include a Maragoli folktale on self-quarantine, a Bukusu proverb on picking up the pieces and a Bukusu proverb that highlights the importance of altruism in defeating COVID-19. Moreover, we also eulogize eminent sons and daughters of the soil who have succumbed to COVID-19 .
Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who is the fairest of them all? The language of music is the fairest and the most unifying of all. As with sikhebo songs, which even as they morph with the times, continue to relate social gossip, news and political commentary whose net effect is to bring us together in … Read more
We are saddened by the passing on of Kenyan veteran actor and comedian Charles Bukeko, popularly known as Papa Shirandula following a short illness. We pray that the Almighty Wele Khakaba gives comfort and strength to his family and friends. Omwami Charles Bukeko popularly known as Papa Shirandula is dead. His family confirmed to Kenyan media … Read more
We are saddened by the passing on of Prof. Maurice Mang’oli, 67, on 14th July 2020 and pray that the Almighty Wele Khakaba gives comfort and strength to the family and friends. The late Prof. Maurice Kizito Wafula Mang’oli was born on 5th September 1953 to the late Mzee Sylvester Makhakara Mang’oli and the late … Read more
Twenty useful terms relating to COVID-19 mu Lubukusu, a resource we find useful in this uncertain time of life in the age of coronavirus. We hope that this translation will prove useful as you spread the message and educate yourself and others on the novel coronavirus. Many thanks to omwekesia Omwami Wakoko Makarios Wanjala for … Read more
In these unprecedented times that call on all to join forces and to use everything in our toolkit to stem the spread of the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. In this spirit, I am reminded of a Bukusu proverb on self centeredness that I first encountered in childhood. It goes: Engokho netima … Read more
Find county COVID-19 hotline numbers for Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma and Kakamega counties. We urge members of the public to make prudent use of these numbers and avoid misuse. In these unprecedented times, take deliberate steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the new coronavirus. Update (24th October 2020) Busia county alongside Bungoma county … Read more
In these unprecedented times, take deliberate steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the new coronavirus, the cause of the deadly COVID-19 disease. With the following inforgraphic, videos and images on basic protective measures against the new coronavirus in Lubukusu, mulembenation.co.ke joins the fight. We urge you to share widely this guide widely … Read more
A satirical look at aspects of modern contemporary and traditional Luhya culture; and how our way of life is set to change with the coronavirus pandemic. This is life in mulembe in the time of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 virus). Any other weekend without meaningful football – read the English Premier League – would have been spent … Read more
