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Thorns And Unfinished Business:Journey Into The Fascinating Funerals Of The Luhya Community

Source :https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3Cflodi&h=AT36saCZp6suyJAx2RGRbInmWRK6068I2YpsWWw55NWduRI9UYXfSUuxtXPH257DPQ31rKLfR74_AkUHENQ80psVLas6w8uRka_njBBrdnpH5uqrtoITX18bgTIpEvaqsZiaWzsWUw Tuko.co.ke Funerals within the Luhya community serve as not only solemn occasions for grieving the departed individuals, but also as joyous celebrations of their accomplishments and contributions to society. The Luhya community consists of at least 17 distinct sub-tribes, each with its own religiously observed burial traditions.

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Thorns And Unfinished Business:Journey Into The Fascinating Funerals Of The Luhya Community

RELIGION

Why Horns Are Stabbed Into Backside of Dead Luhya Bachelors, Bodies Moved Through The Window

Photo:Courtesy The Luhya tribe is one of the largest tribes in Kenya, and it is known for its rich cultural practices. One of the most interesting traditions in the tribe is the practice of inserting a thorn in the backside of bachelors before burying them. This tradition is believed to be a way of ensuring that the bachelors do not return to haunt the living.

  14 hours ago ago
Why Horns Are Stabbed Into Backside of Dead Luhya Bachelors, Bodies Moved Through The Window

POLITICS

"We've Never Doubted Your School of Thoughts, But on This You are Wrong" Ahmednasir told by Kenyans

SC Ahmednasir Abdullahi and a renown lawyer has expressed his feeling that Okiya Omtatah's case that he has just filed against the financial bill that was introduced by president William Ruto will flop. According to SC Ahmednasir Abdullahi, the court has determined very many cases of similar manner as there is nothing that can stop the legislation that is already in progress.

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POLITICS

ODM MP Spotted Arriving In Embu Alongside Waiguru, Ndindi Nyoro, CS Mithika Ahead of Military Parade

Langata MP arrival at the event Political players and government officials have begun to make their way to the Pact Embu stadium in Mount Kenya where the head of state President William ruto and his deputy are expected to lead the Nation in marking today's national celebrations. Among those in attendance is an orange democratic movement member of parliament who has recently been seeing to be accompanying the head of state President William ruto in almost all his functions in Kenya.

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ODM MP Spotted Arriving In Embu Alongside Waiguru, Ndindi Nyoro, CS Mithika Ahead of Military Parade

HEALTH

If You Eat These Fruit Regularly For A Month, Here Is What Will Happen To Your Body.

Kiwano melon additionally known as the horned melon, the thorn melon is one fruit loaded with fitness blessings you by no means notion Is an exotic, unusual searching fruit from the imperative and southern areas of Africa. Though this fruit isn't always famous to many human beings, it has a whole lot of blessings to people who consume it.

  4 days ago ago
If You Eat These Fruit Regularly For A Month, Here Is What Will Happen To Your Body.

POLITICS

Uhuru Kenyatta Wakes Up To A Morning Shocker As Evans Kidero Boldly Tells Him The Following

Evans Kidero, a former Nairobi County Governor and the current Trade CAS, has blasted former President Uhuru Kenyatta for the disputes in the Jubilee party. Evans Kidero claimed that Uhuru Kenyatta handled Jubilee party problems improperly while in office in an interview with K24 TV's morning program called New Dawn.

  14 days ago ago
Uhuru Kenyatta Wakes Up To A Morning Shocker As Evans Kidero Boldly Tells Him The Following

HEALTH

If You Eat Thorn Melon Regularly For A Month, Here Is What Will Happen To Your Body

Nutritionally, the thorn melon, or kiwano fruit, is a superb preference. It aids digestion, lowers strain, and quickens your metabolism, and it is loaded with antioxidants, which assist maintain you searching young. The ever-growing population's developing difficulty for his or her fitness ensures constant demand.

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If You Eat Thorn Melon Regularly For A Month, Here Is What Will Happen To Your Body

ENVIRONMENT

Crocodile Farmer Killed By About 40 Of Them While He Was Feeding Them

A source has reported about a crocodile farmer who has faced the wrath of crocodiles. This is when he was feeding them and about 40 of the reptiles attacked him. This is after he accidentally fell into their enclosure while feeding the 40 vicious reptiles. A good lesson, there are domestic animals and wild animals, and it's like that.

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Crocodile Farmer Killed By About 40 Of Them While He Was Feeding Them

OTHERS

Benefits of eating Kiwano Fruit

Thorn melon, also known as kiwano, is a fruit that is native to the Kalahari Desert region of southern Africa. Here are some potential health benefits of eating thorn melon: 1. Rich in nutrients: Thorn melon is low in calories but rich in nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and dietary fiber. 2. Antioxidant properties: The high levels of vitamin C in thorn melon act as antioxidants, helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. 3. Supports digestion: Thorn melon is a good source of

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Benefits of eating Kiwano Fruit

RELIGION

Understanding the Kalenjin Initiation Rite

The Kalenjin community used to prepare children for suffering from the early age of their lives. The children were put through suffering of many kinds in preparation for the pain of the actual circumcision operation.The suffering subjected to them also prepared them for other testing they would pass during initiation rite.Children were taught to endure pain without giving any evidence of being in pain.

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Understanding the Kalenjin Initiation Rite

POLITICS

"You Cannot Play Opposition Politics in the Gov't" Ruto's Ally tells Wamucomba & other Uda Defiant

As the controversial finance bill enters second reading today in the national assembly, pressure continues to pile to Kenya Kwanza legislators that are against the bill. After President William Ruto and DP Rigathi Gachagua threatened and called for not voting on secret ballots in order to see whoever will vote against the bill, Nandi Senator hon Samson Cherargei has warned that any Kenya Kwanza member of the parliament that will vote against the bill will face the disciplinary actions from the party.

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TRAVEL

Dan Cooper: Man Who Hijacked Boeing 727 Alone And Disappeared Unidentified

Dan Cooper, also known as D.B. Cooper, is an infamous unidentified hijacker who is best known for the unsolved 1971 hijacking of a Boeing 727 aircraft. On November 24, 1971, Cooper boarded Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington.

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Dan Cooper: Man Who Hijacked Boeing 727 Alone And Disappeared Unidentified

HEALTH

If You Eat These Fruit Regularly For A Month, Here Is What Will Happen To Your Body.

Kiwano melon also referred to as the horned melon, the thorn melon is one fruit loaded with health benefits you never thought Is an exotic, peculiar looking fruit from the central and southern regions of Africa. Though this fruit is not popular to many people, it has a lot of benefits to those that eat it.

  18 days ago ago
If You Eat These Fruit Regularly For A Month, Here Is What Will Happen To Your Body.

POLITICS

Gachagua Laughs At Raila Since He Has Only Around 130 MPs But Busy Rejecting Financial Bill 2023

Political tension remains high in the country as fresh details keep coming up. Politicians have continued throwing words at each other and Gachagua has always been very smart at this. As we speak, Gachagua was in Kitui where he fired at Raila Odinga laughing at him for opposing the bill yet he has no numbers.

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Gachagua Laughs At Raila Since He Has Only Around 130 MPs But Busy Rejecting Financial Bill 2023

POLITICS

Evans Kidero: Uhuru Kenyatta As a Party Leader Had Laid This Bed Of Thorns, So He Should Lie On It

Former Nairobi Governor Dr. Evans Kidero has said that the former president Uhuru Kenyatta did not use his powers very well as Jubilee party leader.According to him president Uhuru Kenyatta laid thorns on his bed as Jubilee party leader and that no one should have mercy on him. "Uhuru Kenyatta as a party leader had laid this bed of thorns, so he should lie on it.

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Evans Kidero: Uhuru Kenyatta As a Party Leader Had Laid This Bed Of Thorns, So He Should Lie On It

HEALTH

8 Reasons You Should Eat Thorn Melon Fruit

Thorn melon, also known as kiwano or African horned cucumber, is a unique fruit with several potential benefits. Here are some of the benefits of thorn melon: 1. Nutritional Value: Thorn melon is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium.

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8 Reasons You Should Eat Thorn Melon Fruit

POLITICS

Name of ODM MP Who Was Spotted Arriving in Embu Alongside Kenya Kwanza Officials

HAPPY MADARAKA DAY to you. Government officials and political figures have started arriving at the Pact Embu stadium atop Mount Kenya, where President William ruto and his deputy are scheduled to give speeches and lead the nation in commemorating the day's national celebrations. There are members of the Orange Democratic Movement in attendance, including one who has been seen at nearly all of President William ruto's recent events in Kenya.

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Name of ODM MP Who Was Spotted Arriving in Embu Alongside Kenya Kwanza Officials

POLITICS

"The Way Uhuru Managed Jubilee's Issues Showed Incompetence" Evans Kidero Slams Uhuru Kenyatta

Hello and welcome back to my channel. Today, Former Nairobi County Governor who is also the current Trade CAS that is Evans Kidero has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta over the wrangles witnessed in Jubilee party. Speaking in an interview with K24 TV during the morning show called New Dawn, Evans Kidero alleged that while Uhuru Kenyatta was in power, he inappropriately dealt with issues in Jubilee party.

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POLITICS

"We Want BBI Back" Uhuru's Message To Ruto and His Government

Speaking during the ongoing Jubilee Party's National Delegate Conference, Former President Uhuru has revived the infamous Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) debate. The Former President was the one who was pushing the BBI debate when he was the Head of State but it did not see the light as it received Opposition not only from his then Deputy William Ruto but also leaders from his backyard Mt Kenya region.

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SPORTS

Nine Richest female footballers in the World in 2022

9. CRISTINE SINCLAIR Club : Portland Thorns Country : Canada Net worth : $2Million Sinclair is Canadian professional footballer who plays forward and captains for both National Woman's soccer League (NWSL) club Portland Thorns and Canadian National team. She has a long list of achivements in his career, include, the CONCACAF Champions title, a Gold Olympic medal, 14-time winner of Canadian Soccer player of the year and two-time Olympic medalist.

  5 months ago ago
Nine Richest female footballers in the World in 2022