names of birds in Bukusu

The owl in Bukusu is Esikhikhi: A lick at curious associations and myths about the owl in Bukusu culture

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esikhikhi, the owl, in bukusu culture is much mythologized

Drawing from my experience growing up Luhya in the village, I recall curious associations and myths about the owl in Bukusu culture. As you know, the owl is much feared in Luhya culture. The sighting of an owl is considered a bad omen. It tells of death stalking the community where it is sighted. And … Read more

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

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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