Simple insightful moral sayings and counsel from our forefathers. Get to know similar proverbs and the meaning of the Luhya proverb: Ahe yimbwa elya eshikumba sherulaho ta
Ahe yimbwa elya eshikumba sherulaho ta in English
A dog does not leave a place where it picked a bone.
Similar proverbs from across the Luhya
- Aha imbwa yalia eshikumba shiyirulangaho ta
Meaning of the proverb
Beyond placing the price of loyalty at self interest, this Luhya proverb explains some relationships, partnerships or ‘working agreements’ that appear inseparable as being a result of one or two way feeding off each other
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Coming from all over mulembe, these proverbs express deeply held beliefs shared by the different Luhya subtribes. Get to know more about this African culture.