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

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 … Read more

All about ‘changa style ndolekho’, the penultimate dance of the Bukusu traditional circumcision ceremony

Changa style ndolekho is not a challenge to pronounce lightly. You better be prepared, you have to know how to strut your stuff on the dance floor. Most importantly, you … Read more

Never substituted, always present: The irreplaceable senje in Luhya culture – 6 uncomfortable truths

Poster importance of senje in luhya culture

Your paternal aunt, senge in Lulogooli, or senje most other ways, is irreplaceable among the people of Mulembe. Six uncomfortable truths on the importance of senje in Luhya culture. There … Read more

PART 1B: The Heroics Of Freedom Fighter Wakoli khwa Mukisu At The Battle Of Mukhweya – Remembering Chetambe War

poster with the words celebrating shujaa Wakoli khwa Mukisu on a blood red template

This section of Part 1 of our three part series that honors the memory of the heroes of the Chetambe war, remembers freedom fighter Wakoli khwa Mukisu. Wakoli is a … Read more