Elizabeth Masaka

[Geoffrey Aiyasa @aiyasageo]

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[Dishome Kidawida @DishomeKidawida]

Today we would like to learn about the meaning of the word Kota in Kidawida. The Wadawida in the house we would like to hear from you too, please comment and let's learn together. Explore Learn and Speak Kidawida. #DishomeKidawida
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[Dishome Kidawida @DishomeKidawida]

Who is Dishome Kidawida? Find out from this video. We Explore Learn and Speak Kidawida. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel, chawucha nandighi. #DishomeKidawida
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[Dishome Kidawida @DishomeKidawida]

Dishome Kidawida was represented during the IMLD 2026 celebrations, held at Kenyatta University. The theme was:
Youth at the Digital Frontier: Revitalizing Indigenous languages in a Multilingual World.
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[Dishome Kidawida @DishomeKidawida]

Wadawida jeko ikoto aha, ditesiane kujilolia itumbulio. W'ele lee ngera kwaichi irina ja AMBANGO jafumirie hao? Disikire mfunda odu wa #DishomeKidawida . Ditumbulie aha nandonyi. @masaka500
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[Mndu wa Mwachofi @kapslagger]

@TaitaDictionary Kurugha mnyango is misplaced nowadays by greedy uncle's.
One is supposed to rugha mnyango , if he fled with the lady without notifying the lady's parents. For so, the parents will claim, " kodilalisha mnyango mwari aba. Deghusaika na kitiri wei mwai odu ughala kio, ndechecha.

[TAITA/KIDAWIDA DICTIONARY @TaitaDictionary]

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#MarriageInTaita

In our conversation about marriage in Kidawida/Taita, one of the most important practice was "Kurugha Mnyango" = closing the door.

After meeting a lady, and doing courtship, the next thing a man does is to visit the lady's home for this occasion which unites the two families.

Kurugha Mnyango signified two main things:

1. The lady cannot be married by any other person.
2. The two families are now formally introduced to each other. They are now bonded, awaiting Wupe - dowry negotiations.

Kurugha mnyango is one if the foremost practices of marriage in Kidawida.

How much it cost?... About Ksh 5 k to 30 k.

[TAITA/KIDAWIDA DICTIONARY @TaitaDictionary]

The naming of some places in Taita, has/had, at some point, since time immemorial, picked a pattern of "a place of" X, Y or Z, whereby XYX are things, people, incidents e.t.c.

For instance:
Ngongodinyi = a place with lots of nappier grass.

Mariwenyi = a place with (i) where milk comes is drawn (ii) where swampy water is available

I can go on and on...

- Mzwanenyi
- Mlungunyi
- Mghambonyi

Name any other.

[Dishome Kidawida @DishomeKidawida]

Episode 45 of Dishome Kidawida is here with us. We are learning about ndembo. Join me on my YouTube Channel to learn more about the banana plant in Kidawida. Remember to subscribe, chawucha nandighi. #DishomeKidawida

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[Geoffrey Aiyasa @aiyasageo]

Look at how beautiful Taita Taveta is. From our mountains to our ranches, wildlife, minerals, and fertile lands. If we invest wisely, empower local businesses, manage our resources well, and embrace development, Taita Taveta can rise into a powerful economic engine.

[TAITA/KIDAWIDA DICTIONARY @TaitaDictionary]

When I sat with Ngulamu wa Mwauki of Msepa Camps & Heritage Kenya last week, he informed me that the Wadawida/Taita's placed great honor on names (Marina) they would call each other.

These names, (not birth names) were adopted or created by two persons or families. They include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Aruvu
2. Akireti
3.Washilu
4.Akikarasa
5.Akofe
6.Akudu
7.Aindi
8.Awai
9. Ambeu
10. Achoki

He indicates that in his upcoming Kidawida book, more names and meanings will be captured. #TaitaCulture

[TAITA/KIDAWIDA DICTIONARY @TaitaDictionary]

Ndisha - Shepherding.

Almost 90% of Taita's great great grandparents had Maranu (livestock homes in Nyika) which supplemented their crops diet in the highlands (Mzinyi). Walisha (shepherds) had Mazughe (turns), some 1 week others 2.

100s of years later, the tradition lives on.

[TAITA/KIDAWIDA DICTIONARY @TaitaDictionary]

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[TAITA/KIDAWIDA DICTIONARY @TaitaDictionary]

@NativeTaita You mean kudegha machi?.

That, in Voi, is a must. See the two buckets?

[TAITA/KIDAWIDA DICTIONARY @TaitaDictionary]

Woke up to clean this rare goat skin bag, known in Taita as Mwangeka/Kikuchu.

Can't wait for it to dry, I dip my power bank, phone, earpods then embark, enroute NBO😁

Got it from a 4 year-old Fwandi in Latika, carefully stitched by Makenzi for some appr. $ 58
#Culture

[TAITA/KIDAWIDA DICTIONARY @TaitaDictionary]

Kimanga cha mbelele.

Beans + dry-smoked bananas. Boiled then smashed.

NB: There was a banana called Ndezi, which was mainly used to make Kimanga cha Mbelele.

[Geoffrey Aiyasa @aiyasageo]

Wandu wapo wa dawida na tuweta mwasindamana? Wusenyi voro rahenga kufuma mzinyi

[Geoffrey Aiyasa @aiyasageo]

Look at how beautiful Taita is. This is why I love my mother land.

[TAITA/KIDAWIDA DICTIONARY @TaitaDictionary]

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[Geoffrey Aiyasa @aiyasageo]

Taita holds incredible potential for growth from its breathtaking landscapes to its rich culture and warm people. With the right investments in tourism, agriculture, and infrastructure, Taita can shine as a hub of opportunity and prosperity. WUKADIENDE