Mulembe Nation / Archive
Omundu strong is a term common in Kenyan pop culture and speak to refer to men of Luhya descent, Luhya men or those exhibiting stereotyped qualities of a Luhya men. It is generally not considered derogatory, though the term omwami is preferred. Learn more about omundu strong in the articles that follow. In these articles, we cover contemporary and traditional Luhya understanding of male masculinity.
Luhya Culture
So this past week or so, Kenyan interwebs have been awash with accusations and counter accusations over the intimate goings-on of a certain boys club. From the fallout, it's clear the Bro Code was…
Learn Luhya
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 in this country -…
Learn Lubukusu - Bukusu Language
Welcome. Come learn Lubukusu with us. Today we introduce you to more basic Bukusu words. Here are 10 Bukusu nouns referring to people. This is how to refer to people in Lubukusu; with the…
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 are fewer hallowed relations…
Bukusu Culture
A recent tiring experience helping out a friend who'd become a new father got me wondering: Had we become 'soft'? Sitting from where they sit seeing us haggling with mama mboga for the best…
Western Region
What can we Learn about gender among the Luhya from the Kumufutu and Lunani indigenous trees? What do we learn about the revered archetypal man from Mulembe, the so called 'omundu strong'! Sinani Tree…
