Tunes of life: Sikhebo songs before and after 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 … Read more
COVID-19 in Luhyaland
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 .
Notable deaths 2020: Omwamwi Charles Bukeko, Papa Shirandula dies after a short illness
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 … Read more
Notable deaths 2020: We mourn you Prof. Maurice Mang’oli- Biography and Tributes
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 … Read more
Kibabii University’s linguistics lecturer Wakoko Makarios Wanjala insightful Facebook post on 20 useful terms relating to COVID-19 mu Lubukusu
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 … Read more
Engokho netima nekamala ke yasie euka eli yosi seli nako ta! This Bukusu proverb on self centeredness is a timely warning in the fight against COVID-19
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 … Read more
In western Kenya and experiencing COVID-19 symptoms? Know of a suspected case? Do you have an inquiry or report on novel coronavirus?Here are the Bungoma, Vihiga, Busia and Kakamega county COVID-19 hotline numbers
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 … Read more
Infographic: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus in Lubukusu – khukhwepanga ne sifuba sia COVID-19 yino (share widely)
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 … Read more
Life in Mulembe in the time of coronavirus: The new difficulty in the difficulty of being Luhya in contemporary times as we adjust to new routines
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 … Read more
