Direct Translation
Beggars have no worries
Meaning & Interpretation
It highlights that a destitute person who owns nothing does not carry the mental anxieties, burdens, or heartaches of managing, protecting, or losing wealth. An English equivalent is "Poverty needs no granary" or "Beggars have no worries.
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.