Bakusu Proverbs

Bakusu Proverbs capture Bukusu wisdom from the Mt Elgon frontier, famed for the Chetambe resistance and vibrant initiation rites. They prize courage, kinship, hard work, and sharp humor to guide daily life.

The jaws have nothing to chew if the feet do not walk. (Bakusu Proverb)
The mouth does not eat if the feet do not walk and the hands work. View proverb
Bakusu Proverb