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Borana – Aak Erbi Gabae (Where did the elephant come from)

Posted on July 9, 2013 by

Told by: Halima Bonye Written by: Zeinab Bonye Gafu  nduri  wanichufu  thubati  kani. Arbi dale goeli  taa. Enani  ndisi,  kae  themu  enani  niti  yamte: wanhati  tatu  sagaleni  nakoti. Sagale  dikon  indufin  wai’si  guya  dungu  sagale. Hafani  nangore. Ama  waani  makkani  meeeee,  idufini  ni  waani  … Continue reading →

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Maasai – Eng’atuny O Esidai (The Lioness and the Ostrich)

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Written by: Dr. Naomi Kipuri  (For English translation see her great book: Oral Literature of the Maasai) Netii apa, netii ena ng’atuny o esidai. Neisho nabo kata aairiamaki. Ore toonkuti olong’i nenya nkera eng’atuny ilpepedo. Nelo olng’atuny aikonyaa nkera esidai neitu … Continue reading →

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Meru – Nguku Na Cungura (The Chicken and the Hare)

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Narrated by:  Ntomunge Ruguru Written by: Lisper Oron Kagita gakaraja ikware na ashore baire chungura na nguku, bendanite  mono na  twana twao  twasheraga  amwe  na  gwita chukuru  imwe. Tunku imwe nguku yathugania guchethera musore wawe, ya rumba chungura ije kwawe.  … Continue reading →

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