Karanga hako gatiumagia"
It is not the owner, trampling his own field, that spoils it (but the others).
Direct Translation
It is not the owner, trampling his own field, that spoils it (but the others).
Meaning & Interpretation
This proverb originates from farming life. If a farmer has a bad harvest, they will often blame passersby who walked across their plantation rather than admitting their own mistakes or poor farming practices.
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.