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Luhya Culture
Often, these Maragoli form of baby names are the subject of memes and but of jokes. This is even as sons and daughters of Mulembe carry them as they are in our national identity…
Luhya Culture
In the article, Bukusu Naming Traditions: A Synopsis, we revealed the intricacies behind traditions of how the Bukusu named their children. We continue this cultural journey, this time revealing the meaning of Luhya names from…
Bukusu Culture
Having many children is considered a blessing, and childlessness, bukumba, among the Bukusu, as it is in many African cultures, taken to be a great misfortune. Traditionally, many births took place at home. Mostly…
