May 28, 2021
‘When you do not look after a small wound, it becomes a gangrene.’ This Kamba proverb advises us to fix issues as soon as they crop […]
May 27, 2021
A question comes to mind from this Turkana proverb. It is, what limits you from being the person you want to be? Whether in life, or […]
May 27, 2021
Gusii proverbs have some rhythm to them, and this one not only gives a hint of a song, but reiterates words that we’ve heard time and again in English […]
May 25, 2021
This Waata/ Sanye proverb translates to, ‘The neck does not feel the weight of the head.’ It reminds us that just like the body, every member of […]
May 24, 2021
This Swahili proverb translates to, ‘Anyone who needs something that is under the bed has to bend to retrieve it.’ This methali equates the retrieval of […]
May 24, 2021
This Maasai proverb means, “Clever is the eye that has travelled.” It emphasizes the importance of exposing ourselves to new experiences through travel. Travelling improves our […]
May 24, 2021
The Taita utter these words to encourage others; they translate to “Don’t abandon hope while you are still alive”, showing that as long as there is […]
May 24, 2021
“Whoever walks with unworthy people becomes unworthy.” This Mbeere proverb instructs us to be mindful of the company that we keep. The people we surround ourselves […]
May 24, 2021
There are times when we go through season after season of difficulty and hardship. Many people have experienced this during the pandemic season. But this methali […]