Of dove coos, songs and hidden messages of kamausi: What it means in Bukusu culture when a dove visits

poster featuring two doves flying titled kamausi and the mischief of their songs

The Bukusu love doves. We love the dove’s gentle demeanor and calm spirit, attributes which are universally accepted as the bird’s embodiment of mulembe. Further, doves are not only edible birds, but their meat is indeed very tasty. In Lubukusu, the dove is known as kamausi. There are domestic and wild doves. Today our attention is … Read more

50+ Names of birds in Bukusu, a Luhya language of East Africa

poster with image of perched orange bird titled names of birds in Bukusu

Planning on going bird watching? Kakamega forest in Kakamega and Vihiga counties is a heaven for bird watchers. Pack along this list of names of birds in Bukusu as it will be a worthy companion. The well researched list will reintroduce bird watching aficionados among you to birds that they know and love. Further, to … Read more