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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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Haya proverbs

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

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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Ngoni proverbs

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

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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Sukuma proverbs

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs sayings and  stories  (visit to read explanations of the proverbs)   1. Magembe abili gatakitaga kwikumya.      The hoes of two people cultivating together in a field sometimes clash (hit) against       each … Continue reading →

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Maasai – ENKATIINI EE KONYEK O MENYE (The story of Konyek and his father)

Posted on December 13, 2014 by

Written by: Noonkipa Diana Kasoe Netii apa kuna toyie, nepuo entim aitayu ilama. Nejoki entito nabo inkulie: “maaikeno nkonyek pee kidol enaitayu ilama odo”. Ore pee eidip aitayu nebol inkonyek enye naa ing’ura eitayio entito nabo ilama ojooni ake. Nenang’aa … Continue reading →

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