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A large group of people, led by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, walk alongside several bulls being presented at the Odinga family home in Bondo during a mourning ceremony.

Luhya leaders mourn Raila with bulls, mark historical bond with Luo

Luhya leaders from across Western Kenya on Saturday converged at the home of the late former Prime Minister…
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Posted by Sam Oduor October 19, 2025
A Kenyan woman featured in a viral video offering advice to non-Luhya women on marrying Luhya men from Western Kenya.

Lady shares seven tips for non-Luhya women planning to marry in Western Kenya

Mel Akala, a Kenyan woman from the Idakho community, has shared a candid and humorous list of things…
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Posted by WKT October 13, 2025
Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera being fed cake by his wife Daisy Nyongesa during his birthday celebration on November 14, 2024, surrounded by family, friends, and supporters.

Nabii Nabwera: Polygamy is part of African identity

Lugari Member of Parliament Nabii Nabwera has spoken strongly in favor of polygamy, describing it as a traditional…
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Posted by Sam Oduor September 26, 2025
Pritty Vishy slams labels like “wife material” and “hardworking woman” as tools of oppression 

Pritty Vishy slams labels like “wife material” and “hardworking woman” as tools of oppression 

Kenyan TikToker and content creator Pritty Vishy has sparked a fresh wave of debate online after taking a…
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Posted by Robert Mutasi Assad May 21, 2025
‘Echoes of War’ challenges religion as an obstacle to progress

‘Echoes of War’ challenges religion as an obstacle to progress

One of the most powerful characters in Cleophas Malala’s play, Echoes of War, is the Imam, a symbolic…
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Posted by Sam Oduor April 11, 2025
Tachoni community celebrates Sangaya, ushering over 400 boys into adulthood

Tachoni community celebrates Sangaya, ushering over 400 boys into adulthood

In a vibrant display of cultural heritage, the Tachoni community today marked the Sangaya ceremony, a traditional rite…
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Posted by WKT December 21, 2024
Amerix claims Luhya men only care about sex, food 

Amerix claims Luhya men only care about sex, food 

In a fiery commentary on X (formerly Twitter), renowned men's health advocate Eric Amunga, popularly known as Amerix,…
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Posted by WKT November 19, 2024
Man found brutally murdered buried at night based on Luhya customs

Man found brutally murdered buried at night based on Luhya customs

Wellington Magamu, a man from Lugari Sub-County in Kakamega County who was found brutally murdered earlier this month,…
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Posted by WKT October 26, 2024
Luvito: Why Bukusu circumcisors slaughter a white chicken ahead of ceremony

Luvito: Why Bukusu circumcisors slaughter a white chicken ahead of ceremony

Circumcisors from the Luhya community, particularly from the Bukusu, Tachoni, and Banyala sub-tribes, perform a significant ritual known…
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Posted by Sam Oduor August 25, 2024
All you need to know about the 2024 Bukusu circumcision ceremony

All you need to know about the 2024 Bukusu circumcision ceremony

Early the next morning, the boy is taken to a sacred river by his uncle, who smears him with clay before leading him back home for the circumcision.
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Posted by Sam Oduor July 31, 2024

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