Khufwala Kumuchosi

Why This Bukusu Saying is after the heart of the spirit of mulembe

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We explore the meaning of the Bukusu proverb ‘enyama yo mundu eli nga yemboko, okinyolela khusibumba‘ which translates to: the meat of a human being is not like that of a buffalo, if you find it you are as good as dead. This search for meaning, takes us on a journey into Bukusu and Luhya … Read more

In Mulembe,You Just Don’t Die, You Could Fall By Yourself, Sleep or Even Take Leave: 7 Types Of Death Among The Luhya

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poster with luhya words for the differnt types of death among the luhya

Fear, exasperation, hopelessness and loss are just some of the words that we associate with death. Such are the different things we feel, suffer and experience about death. It is why there were different types of death among the Luhya. Death, the great mystery of life, never is music to the ears. However unwanted, its … Read more