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We have these 3 volumes of Louis Leakey's The Southern Kikuyu before 1903. The books are sold in the 3 volumes. Price 23,000. These volumes present the Agìkūyū Culture in a very indepth manner. Place an order via DM, SMS/Whatsapp our office number on 0790-224189.. Image
We also have this set of 6 Gìkūyū language books excellent for adults and children eager to learn Gìkūyū language. They come with a teacher's guide to help the leaner and teacher set, execute, and evaluate weekly objectives. You get free story book and Kikuyu people book. 3,300 Image
If you are looking for an excellent presentation of the Mūgìkūyū from a historical, present and futuristic perspective, this book of 10 years plus of research should be in your list of books. Dr Paul Ngige, elaborates Mūgìkūyū and his culture in a convincing tone: Price: 3,700 Image
We have many more literature on Agìkūyū culture, African religion and Spirituality, African History. Enjoy discounts on all our books all the way to 31st December. We deliver locally and internationally. ImageImageImageImage
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This Saturday December 4th, in part 3 of our marriage series we will highlight the Rūraacio items and what they meant. We will also touch on the Ngurario, and the Agìkūyū wedding day!! How did the girl eventually end up in the boy's home in a very dramatic yet exciting way? ImageImageImageImage

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Nov 17, 2024
Nyakairū - The great woman Mūndū Mūgo.

The name Mūgo is a professional name for medicine men, diviners and seers.

Among the Agìkūyū, women did not normally become Andû Ago. But there were cases where this great supernatural wisdom and power would seize a woman Image
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( kūnyitwo nì Ūgo.) When this power seized a woman, she would become a prophet, healer, or seer. Women who became any of these, had the right to acquire Ūgo tools like medicinal powders from the Professional Andû Ago. The only difference between men and women andû Ago is that
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Nov 11, 2024
Definition of terms:
✓ Irigithathi - First born
✓ Itiema - Second born
✓ Mūruna / Aruna - Third, Fourth, Fifth borns
✓ Kìhinga nda- Last born
✓ Taata-sister to your mother
✓ Mama/Nyarūme -brother to your mother.
✓ Mama wa Kìahūinì- Mother's eldest male cousin
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Definition of terms;

1. Mūiti wa mbūgū (diviner)- ūyū nīwe mūndū mūgo na nīarī mbūthū ya mwano na nī aragūraga na mbūgū.

2. Kīoni - (seer) ūyū ndarī mwano na oonagio maūndū kumania na indo na andū. No arore mbakī, matu, njata, ona mara ma mbūri kana nyoni na ahote kūheywo Image
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ndūmīrīri nī Ngai kana ngomi.

3. Mūgongoni (priest) - ūyū no akorwo e mūthuuri o woothe mūhe guoko gwa kūgongona...ona no akorwo e mūthuuri wa kīama kana kīgotho wa mūciī. Nī mekīraga ngotho ya mūgwongo guoko kwa motho.
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5. Mūturi (blacksmith) - ūyū aarī wa iruka cia aturi no ti mūndū mūgo nī icuurūri rwa mūthiora.

6. Mūtaūri wa irooto (oracle) - ūyū nī arī ūūgī wa kūnyitithania ūgī wa maūthī ma irooto kana
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The Agìkūyū indigenous concepts and treatment of Mìrimū na Ndwari among the Agìkūyū as a model of holistic healing and well being.

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Prophet Wawerū wa Gathìgì
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