Kenya Proverbs (10)

Haraka haraka haina baraka.

“Haste, haste has no blessing.”

Doing things too quickly leads to mistakes; patience yields better results.

Haba na haba hujaza kibaba.

“Little by little fills the measure.”

Small, consistent efforts accumulate into something substantial over time.

Penye nia pana njia.

“Where there is a will, there is a way.”

Determination will always find a path to achieve a goal.

Umoja ni nguvu, utengano ni udhaifu.

“Unity is strength, division is weakness.”

People are powerful when they work together and vulnerable when divided.

Asiyefunzwa na mamaye hufunzwa na ulimwengu.

“One who is not taught by his mother will be taught by the world.”

Those who reject the guidance of family will learn life's lessons the hard way.

Pole pole ndio mwendo.

“Slowly, slowly is indeed the way to go.”

Steady, careful progress is the surest way to reach a destination.

Mtaka cha mvunguni sharti ainame.

“One who wants what is under the bed must bend down for it.”

To gain what you desire you must be willing to make an effort or sacrifice.

Kidole kimoja hakivunji chawa.

“One finger cannot crush a louse.”

Some tasks cannot be accomplished alone; cooperation is needed.

Mgeni ni kuku mweupe.

“A guest is a white chicken.”

A visitor stands out and should be received with special care and hospitality.

Mchagua jembe si mkulima.

“The one who is choosy about the hoe is not a real farmer.”

A truly committed person makes do with what is available rather than making excuses.