Githaka gitigunaga mumi, kigunaga muki
The land enriches not the person who clears it, but the person who comes after it is cleared.
Direct Translation
The land enriches not the person who clears it, but the person who comes after it is cleared.
Meaning & Interpretation
It means that the heavy initial labor of starting a project or opening up land often benefits later comers rather than the original pioneer.
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.