General
"Ihenya inene riunaga gĩkwa ihatha"
"Great haste breaks the yam tuber instead of taking it out whole".
Direct Translation
"Great haste breaks the yam tuber instead of taking it out whole".
Meaning & Interpretation
Haste trips up its own heels
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.