Meet makhalanje aka tsimbale aka kamalwa kamakhalange: The humble traditional Luhya fermented food that’s been paid as a queen’s bride price, is key when making men out of boys, is enjoyed by the high and mighty and more interesting stories

poster with image of beer froth titled kamalwa khamakhalange

Among the Luhya the traditional beer, kamalwa, is made from spontaneously fermented maize flour. The fermented flour is sun dried then fried in a pan until it assumes a coarse … 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

PART 1: Remembering Chetambe War – Lumboka To Chetambe, Resisting Nabongo Mumia, The Legend Of Wakoli The Freedom Fighter and Chetambe Ifile The Great Tachoni Warrior

poster shujaas of Chetambe

In this first part of the Mulembe Nation series that honors the memory of the gallant shujaas of Chetambe, I attempt to detail the chronology of the war of Chetambe. … Read more

PART 1A: Remembering Chetambe War – The First Battle Of Lumboka

poster battle of lumboka I featuring image of African warriors in battle

In this part of the series, I remember the first battle of Lumboka. A battle whose significance has been lost to confusion. Read on to meet the forgotten heroes of … Read more