Engwe yasalile

Meaning of omwami kafwile engwe yasalile, a Bukusu saying

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poster with image of sun with ring around it titled omwami kafwile engwe yasalile

Omwami kafwile engwe yasalile is a Bukusu saying in which Mbukusu mourns the death of an important person in society- omwami. In this article, we learn the meaning of this saying as we appreciate the richness of Luhya culture. Meaning of omwami kafwile engwe yasalile The king/big man/ respected person is dead the leopard has … Read more

Describing weather in Bukusu

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golden sky with the sun representative of a common event of weather in Bukusu culture

How does one describe weather in Bukusu? Today we learn Lubukusu words for important weather events. A synopsis on the cultural importance weather in Bukusu culture Seasons and time of day are more common ‘reference’ points in Bukusu culture. Notably, these markers of time are of value during naming ceremonies and rituals; and in traditions … Read more