General

"Gĩkuũ gitiraragirio"

"You cannot make an appointment with death".

Direct Translation

"You cannot make an appointment with death".

Meaning & Interpretation

It means that death is unpredictable, and no one can schedule or plan when their life will end.

About Kenyan Proverbs

Proverbs are an integral part of Kenyan oral tradition, carrying the wisdom of our ancestors. They are used to teach moral values, settle disputes, and pass down cultural knowledge through generations.