Tag Archives: Traditions
Mursiik Fights to Survive as Generations Drift Apart
Apr 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Across the rolling hills of Kericho, the forests of Nakuru, and the plains of Baringo, a familiar scene is playing out in many Kalenjin homesteads. Elderly women sit together, carefully pouring milk into soot-treated gourds, their hands steady with experience. Around them, young people watch—some quietly observing, others recording on their phones. […]
Assault of Widow At Graveside Ignites Tradition vs Human Rights Debate
Mar 25, 2025 at 04:34 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The recent incident in Nyamira, where a widow was forcibly compelled to throw soil into her late husband’s grave, has sparked widespread debate on the intersection of cultural traditions and human rights. Across various African communities, funeral rituals hold deep spiritual and communal significance. One such tradition, common in parts of […]