Proverb in the local language
Chan man kowadu ok moni nindo.
Someone else’s problems
Proverb's direct translation
Your brother's poverty does not make you sleepless.
Proverb's meaning
The person directly affected feels the pain most.
Equivalent proverb
(You should not) cry more than the bereaved.
From: The Luo in Kenya.
General comments
The Luo people are also found in Uganda.
