Methali za Kiswahili

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Swahili proverbs

🌟 Proverb of the Day

Moja shika si kumi nenda uje
Take one; not "go and return with ten"
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Meaning: An empty hand is not licked

Context: You must work to earn respect

Meaning: He who is choosy gets a hut

Context: Being too picky can lead to settling for less

Meaning: The one with problems is himself

Context: Everyone must solve their own problems

Meaning: The strong one is the peaceful one

Context: True strength lies in peace and restraint