Proverbs (Thimo)
Nothing's Like a good Kikuyu Proverb
Kĩnya kĩri itina nĩkio kĩigaga
A guard with buttock supports itself
Meaning:
View DetailsMwana mwende atuagīrwo igajo nī iithe
A beloved child is given a portion (or a piece of meat) by his father.
Meaning: This is a traditional cultural saying that represents a father's love, provision, and favor toward the child who is closest to his heart
View DetailsNg'ombe īmenyaga mũrīithi, ti mũkami
A cow knows the shepherd not the milkman
Meaning: The wisdom illustrates the difference between genuine loyalty and transactional relationships. mũkami only comes to extract value while mũrīithi truly cares for the animal
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