Mulembe Nation / Archive
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 .
Luhya traditional circumcision
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…
Freedom Fighters, Shujaas and Modern Day Luhya Heroes
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…
Luhya Scholars
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…
Coronavirus
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…
Coronavirus
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…
Bungoma County
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…
Coronavirus
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…
Coronavirus
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…
