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27/05/2023

TRADITIONAL KAMBA DANCES (continuation).
3. Mwilu- was a circumscision dance that was performed during the time of circumscision
4. Mbalya or ngutha- it was a dance for the young people whereby they danced to entertain themselves after the days chores. During the dance leaders would compose love songs and satirical numbers to tease their dancers.

27/05/2023

TRADITIONAL KAMBA DANCE STYLES.
1. Mwali(singular), myali(plural)- a dance accompanied by a song, where the song was usually made to criticize antisocial behavior.
2. Kilumi and ngoma- Religious dances performed at healing and rain making ceremonies.

01/03/2023

KAMBA LEGENDS episode 1

1. Syotune Wa Kathukye - he lead a peaceful protest to recover cattle consficated by british colonial government during one of raiding expeditions in ukambani area.

01/03/2023

KAMBA FAMOUS MEDICINE MAN.
Maingi Ndonye mbithi commonly referred as "kanyi" from kimutwa village in machakos was best known for his concotion of herbs mixed with locally fermented brew ("kaluvu") which had the ability to heal cancerous boils known in kikamba as "mi'ímu"

KAMBA FAVORITE TRADITIONAL FOOD. "Isyo"- a mixture of 'mbemba'(maize) and "mboso"(beans). It can also be a mixture with...
01/03/2023

KAMBA FAVORITE TRADITIONAL FOOD.
"Isyo"- a mixture of 'mbemba'(maize) and "mboso"(beans). It can also be a mixture with "nthooko"(cowpeas) or"nzuu" pigeon peas.

21/02/2023

KAMBA EVENING GREETING
"Watindata?" - (singular)reply "nesa"
"Mwatindata?"- (plural)reply"nesa"
This greeting is similar to "how was your day " in english.

21/02/2023

PROVERB OF THE DAY
Kamba: Úkú wì kìvetaní ndùthekaa ula wì iko.
English: the wood in the woodpile does not laugh at one in the fire.
Moral lesson: Don't laugh at others when they are experiencing tough times. You might be next.

21/02/2023

DID YOU KNOW?
Kikamba has no letters C,F,J,R,X,Q and P in its alphabets.
NOW YOU KNOW.
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21/02/2023

KAMBA WORD OF THE DAY.
"Yìì"- meaning (Yes)

21/02/2023

Kamba traditional breakfast menu.
"Usuu/nd'ua"(poridge)- made from "wìmbì"(millet) or "múvya"(sorghum).
Served with either "makwasi"(sweet potato),maléngé(pumpkins).

Treat yourself with some kamba traditional breakfast today. Yummy!

21/02/2023

Kamba morning Greeting.
"Waamukata/wookila ata?"- singular
"Mwaamukata/mwookilata?"-plural
REPLY: "Nesa/Nesa toiwe"
The greeting perfect translation fits in Swahili "umeamkaje?"
Mostly used during morning hours.

20/02/2023

"a people without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” Marcus mosiah Garvey.

20/02/2023

Hello. Welcome all to this page "Kamba Culture" where we will be posting about the kamba traditional ways of life as a way of promoting and embracing our culture. Learn and help us preserve the culture. Thank you.

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