Simple insightful moral sayings and counsel from our forefathers. Get to know similar proverbs and the meaning of the Luhya proverb: Amahwa kabili shikatsomananga
Amahwa kabili shikatsomananga in English
Two thorns don’t usually prick one another.
Similar proverbs from across the Luhya
Meaning of the proverb
This Luhya proverb carries the same message as the Swahili saying, hujuana kwa vilemba. This means that those of similar behavior or character know each other by their ways.
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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.