Fate had it that Grace Namuleyi Wasike would be born of Maragoli (maternal) and Bukusu (paternal) descent, be raised Bukusu, and cook in Maragoli. Those who know Luhya politics know such a mix of heritage would have made it incredibly difficult for Namuleyi to do any of what she did. But sheer force of will … Read more
Joseph Kubende was a Kenyan gifted Bukusu language orator, published author and political operative. Who is Joseph Kubende Joseph loved to call himself Kubende Wa’Wekhomba. In his health, Wa’Wekhomba loved to dance kamabeka and sing to the public. He had a voice full of life which he was not ashamed to make use of, be … Read more
We loved you Father Christopher Wanyonyi. Born 17th April 1958 died 8th August 2021, died aged 61. ℣. Requiem æternam dona ei (eis), Domine℟. Et lux perpetua luceat ei (eis):℣. Requiescat (-ant) in pace.℟. Amen. subscribe In my chronicles on growing up Luhya, documented on this website, I must have dropped titbits here and there of … Read more
We are saddened by the passing on of Kenyan veteran actor and comedian Charles Bukeko, popularly known as Papa Shirandula following a short illness. We pray that the Almighty Wele Khakaba gives comfort and strength to his family and friends. Omwami Charles Bukeko popularly known as Papa Shirandula is dead. His family confirmed to Kenyan media … Read more
We are saddened by the passing on of Prof. Maurice Mang’oli, 67, on 14th July 2020 and pray that the Almighty Wele Khakaba gives comfort and strength to the family and friends. The late Prof. Maurice Kizito Wafula Mang’oli was born on 5th September 1953 to the late Mzee Sylvester Makhakara Mang’oli and the late … Read more
Ken was born Kennedy Walibora Waliaula in 1965 in Bungoma County. Omusinde wa Ruth Nasambu Makali, grew up to accolades such as: ‘Kenyan Shakespeare’, ‘king of Swahili’, ‘Swahili legend’, ‘literal genius’, ‘polished broadcaster’, ‘prolific writer’, ‘leading light in African literature’ among others. News reports on the morning of 15th April 2020 confirmed the worst: Dr. … Read more
