#bukusu

How do we say am amazed in Bukusu

A reader had the following question for us: How do we say, I am amazed in Bukusu language? Khuuka In Bukusu language khuuka means to be amazed (greatly surprised or astonished). Additionally, khuuka used to refer to exclamation sounds or ‘words’ common in Lubukusu such as: Wah! Eh! Eish! Balebe! Befwe! Bayee! Khuuka practice sentence Mbulile kamakhuwa ako nauka! I heard that story and got…

How to say good morning in Bukusu

The Bukusu do have a specific greetings for different times of day. Let’s learn how to say good morning in Bukusu. Subscribe to Enyanga Report Get language, culture, opinions and discussions free in your inbox every Friday 5 pm EAT Bwasiele You can comfortably say bwasiele translated as its dawn. This is closely related to how other Luhya subtribes say it, the only difference being the…

VIDEO: Bungoma Boda Boda Operator Married To American Girl

VIDEO: Bungoma Boda Boda Operator Married To American Girl My Bukusu darling: Six years after the romantic fairy tale of a girl from a wealthy Indian family who got hitched by a simple Bukusu man caused a national storm; another romantic story has been developing, still in the county of Bungoma. Boda Boda operator Albert Wanyonyi has shocked many after marrying an American girl Carey Wanyonyi,…

Bukusu Elders Differ Over Fate Of This Year’s Circumcision Due To Covid-19

There has been a growing confusion among Bukusu elders over the fate of this year’s circumcision ceremony, as some opine that it should be postponed while others say it must go on despite the coronavirus pandemic.

The ceremony has been over the years a mark of the Bukusu tribe, being celebrated after every two years on the even year. However, with the novel coronavirus bringing many events and…

Am Ready to be Governor, Arap Sang’

Former radio journalist has declared his bid to vie for Trans Nzoia County gubernatorial seat to unseat Gov. Patrick Khaemba. Speaking during the weekend at Kipkeikei High School, Sang’ said that his decision follows wide consultations with local leaders and residents.

Joshua arap Sang’. He has declared his bid for Trans Nzoia County governship.

He is planning to vie on Jubilee ticket. Local…

After Kenyan anti-gay sermons, anti-gay rape and arson

His face downcast, Eric Wasike stands outside his burned-out home. (Photo by Joseph Odero)

By Joseph Odero

In the wake of several preachers’ anti-homosexuality sermons earlier this year in west Kenya, four men attacked a gay street vendor, raped him, and set his home on fire.

Eric Wasike, 28, an openly gay hawker of vests, socks, sweets and soft drinks, was abducted by the four unidentified men…

Tales from our Bukusu Househelp

Life. It is earth, it is living, and it is everything. The week that has been has been an extra ordinary one. One, we all know what August is like to many of our forsaken lives. I have not heard of any politician’s death and we are almost mid-month. Not to smile though, the grip that death has on this bewitching month has already robbed us many we would have otherwise not wished to die. But such…