Fathers of the Luhya people

Digging out the trail of origin of omwami: A lost kingdom, slaves and God King of the Maragoli

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at the origin of omwami points to a pharaoh like character such as the one represented by this gold tut ornament

A reader shared with us the origin of omwami. Omwami is a title that showers honor, respect and even reverence (sometimes deceitful praise) to whomever it’s bestowed upon. Our article on the meaning of omwami looked at the common understanding whenever someone is called omwami. Chief, boss, leader and more we’ve come to know as … Read more

Marriage and kumusola / uluwovu / olusiola tree in Luhya culture: When a tree could signify divorce

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image of the kumusola/ uluwovu/ olusiola tree commonly known as the nile tulip tree and it's cultural value in luhya

In the delight of a blog, Dimples, the author in narrating the lives and times of Bukusu forefathers, writes: “Enywee Bamasaaba, nabawa chimbabasi. Kene mumenye mumakunda kano mindali ne mindali. Mbao omusiku olibarusiamo ta! Mukhabe nge kumusola. Mukhakhebe babana mubulala.” (You Bamasaaba, I bless you. You will live in the land forever. In peace You … Read more