Ebimanyererio bi'Abagusii - (Indigeneous Knowledge) by Nsemia Publishers (Paperback)

About the Book

This is a succinct capture of Gusii (Abagusii, Kisii) clan identities based on their totems and the origins thereof.

Book Synopsis

Ebimanyererio nigo bire bi'echingencho ao ao ase abanto ao ao. N'enchera eyemo abanto b'ororeria oromo bakomanyana na kwemanyia ase abanto bande. Ase abande n'enchera y'ogwetogia. N'abande begenete buna ebimanyererio n'enchera eyemo y'okobeka okwegena ase chinkoro chi'abanto. Komenta nayio, ebimanyererio nigo bigokonya abanto koinyora ing'ai barwete nechimbwa chiabo. Soma egetabu eke egere omanye igoro y'ebimanyererio bi'Abagusii.

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Throughout the world, totems are used variously, including linking people with each other and defining the relationships among many people or groups of people. They can represent the connection between people and the spiritual world. Further, totems help people preserve their culture and history. This book presents totems of Abagusii and explains how they came to be, based on oral history passed down generations.

Review Quotes

A simple, yet invaluable resource that captures the identity of the diverse clans of Abagusii of Kenya. - Anonymous