Direct Translation
A cow knows the shepherd not the milkman
Meaning & Interpretation
The wisdom illustrates the difference between genuine loyalty and transactional relationships. mũkami only comes to extract value while mũrīithi truly cares for the animal
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.