From caterpillars that sooth children to those that bring death: All about lisa (caterpillars) among the Bukusu

multicolored sparsely haired caterpillar known as lisa lilela bana among green forage

Back when I was a small girl, the days when I was still dressed like eswa efure, a termite with without wings, life in the village had its joys and … Read more

Meaning Of Abanyala Proverb Namukhokhome Kafucha Esa: Yet Another Biology Lesson From Our Ancestors Packaged As Luhya Proverb…Plus More

Image of a green lgecko the subject of the abanyala saying Namukhokhome kafucha esa

The gecko, namukhokhome, loves his caterpillars, esa, for food. But it reaches a time that even the gecko rejects what it loves: Namukhokhome kafucha esa. This Abanyala saying means that … Read more

How The Great Fall Of Namukhokhome The Gecko Inspired Lizards Love Of Dancing – Luhya Folktales by Mulembe Nation

sartirised lizard cartoon seminar setting reminiscent of how Namukhokhome taught his extended family the new song and dance

The dancing lizard GIF is one of the most popular internet memes out there. But why do lizards mindlessly bob their heads when still? Why do lizards, without asking or … Read more