All Things Kenyan

Religion and Tradition

Kuria Proverbs of Kenya

A black ant will not bite another black ant. A debt between children born by the same mother is paid in a clever way. No one can perform a celebration by himself. One person is a thin porridge; two or…

Kikuyu Proverbs of Kenya

A word in the heart does not win. Two waterfalls do not hear each other. A fool has many days. An elder can be advised but never insulted. An elephant is not overpowered by its tusks. Cooked food is not…

Masai Proverbs

A bargain cannot be held in the palm of the hand. A blind sheep might chance across rain water. A bull cannot bellow in two places at once. A lie cannot fill the palm. A lion can run faster than…

Gusii Proverbs of Kenya

The bush in which you hide has eyes.  

Bukusu Proverbs of Kenya

A child does not fear treading on dangerous ground until he or she gets hurt.