Category Archives: African stories

Kuria Proverbs

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Hano wangere iyomokoro oregeenda bwiire.    If you refuse the advice of an elder you will walk until sunset.  2. Ng’ora, ng’ora, kirunguri kekuya gokerandi.     Slowly, slowly, … Continue reading →

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Bukusu proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1.  Omukekhe na akhetuya saria khukeenda taa.      A child (young person) does not fear treading on dangerous ground until he or she       gets hurt … Continue reading →

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Krio proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)     1. Okro tik nor de grow pas en master.     An okra tree does not grow taller than its master.   

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Toposa Proverbs

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

Collected by: African Proverbs, Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanations)   1. Kitacakari nyakook ewonit ngibaren.     An empty stomach can make a person lose his or her cattle; that is, when the  stomach is empty the legs … Continue reading →

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Anyuak Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1.  Døø wøk adhienga teek.        The beer is difficult to strain. 

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Kiga Proverbs

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Collected by:  African Proverbs, Sayings and Stories  (visit to read proverbs explanations)   1. Kati kinikwa kakiri kabisa.  A stick is straightened while still young. 

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Haya proverbs

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Collected by: African proverbs, sayings and stories (visit to see proverb explanation)    1. Endimi elima emparangwa etaha.       Individuals have different talents.                             2. Akalimi Karungi … Continue reading →

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Acholi proverbs

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

Collected by: African Proverbs, Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanations) 1. Agulu pii odiyo otac.  The water pot presses upon the small circular pad.  2.  Labwor ma kok pe mako lee.      A roaring lion does not catch … Continue reading →

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Gusii proverbs

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Collected by:  African Proverbs, Sayings and Stories  (visit to read proverbs explanations) 1.  Totiana maseta, gwatiana masetoka.      Do not boast about yourself before performing an event, but after the event.  2.  Binto mbikone: sasati eibora mache, rosana rwaibora … Continue reading →

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Ngoni proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Mila mata, pewiyomboka mtandu wa libihi.      Swallow saliva before you cross a one-log bridge.  2. Nihumili kutali, lunikomi lugendu.      I have come a long way; … Continue reading →

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