General

Kagwaci ka mwana wene noko kahoragia mwaki.

It is always the potato of another family boy that extinguishers the fire. The proverb alludes to the custom of roasting potatoes in the embers of a dying fire.

Direct Translation

It is always the potato of another family boy that extinguishers the fire. The proverb alludes to the custom of roasting potatoes in the embers of a dying fire.

Meaning & Interpretation

Nobody calls himself rogue.

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.