Kiganda Proverbs

Kiganda Proverbs distill the wit and ethics of the Baganda. Rooted in the old Kingdom of Buganda by Lake Victoria and its Kabaka courts, they prize respect, clan duty, and clever speech.

One who sees something good must narrate it. (Kiganda Proverb)
Only take away the wife of a strong man when he is out. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
The hunter in pursuit of an elephant does not stop to throw stones at birds. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
The lucky eagle kills a mouse that has eaten salt. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
The tongue of co-wives is bitter. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
When two elephants fight the grass gets trampled. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
Familiarity is like the sea that kills the fisherman. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
He who tells no lies will not grow up. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
He who hunts two rats, catches none. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
He who has not traveled thinks that his mother is the best cook in the world. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
It is better to be married to an old lady than to remain unmarried. (Kiganda Proverb)
You must judge a woman by the taste of her soup. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
To heal the lovers aching heart, Give him a virgin to wed. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
The best part of happiness lies is in the secret heart of a lover. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
The bird that pecks at a rock trusts in the strength of its beak. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
Ask help from the spirits after having used all your strength. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
The peacemaker dies, while the fighters survive. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
If you have decided to eat a dog, eat a fat one. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
An infertile woman gets a lot of visitors. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
Only a fool tries to jump in the fire. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
Sickness accompanies a waning moon; a new moon cures disease. (Kiganda Proverb)
A strawberry blossom will not sweeten dry bread. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
The path to your heart's desire is never overgrown. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
A dog with a bone in his mouth cannot bite you. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb
He who loves, loves you with your dirt. View proverb
Kiganda Proverb