Bukusu naming traditions: Surnames hold strong meaning for family of the child

3,244 views · Published 25 November 2018 · 3:10 · Indexed 27 September 2026

Channel: NTV Kenya · 2018 · News & Politics

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What’s in a name you may ask. For the Bukusu people, the answer is, a lot. Here, every surname is carefully chosen and bears a strong meaning for the family of the child.

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