Julia Ojiambo

Meaning of the Bukusu saying sikolonjo sialinda ekunda: Unpacking hidden gems of the traditional Bukusu land tenure system

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sikolonjo sialinda ekunda, a bukusu proverb

We explore the meaning of the Bukusu saying sikolonjo sialinda ekunda. In the process, we shed light on aspects of the traditional Bukusu land tenure system, pottery and circumcision. Sikolonjo sialinda ekunda in English “Potsherds look after (take care of) the land.” It was during sisingilo of Bachuma II, between 1972 to 1986, when the … Read more

Meaning of omwami in Luhya: Revealing 9 different interpretations, some you know most you don’t, from the respect due to a king to humble gratitude

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Poster with image of transparent chess pieces titled omwami

Some of you might have had a chance of a visit or a stay in western Kenya. If not, then you might have interacted with my people, the Luhya, anywhere in this country – because we are everywhere. As a result, you must have heard of the Luhya word omwami. Chances are you might have … Read more

Prof Julia Ojiambo: Nadongo ofwokha syongo, woman of firsts

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poster with image of Prof. Julia Ojiambo in an office desk talking titled: nadongo ofwokha syongo is prof julia ojiambo

Popular media has rightfully positioned Prof. Julia Auma Ojiambo’s stock among that of immortals. For us in Mulembe, she seats at the table with the likes of the late Joseph Otiende, Francis Imbuga and Calestous Juma. As the subject of a Master of Arts in Literature thesis by Marciana Nafula Were, Prof . Julia Ojiambo, … Read more