Proverb in the local language
Chien kiyany.
You shouldn’t forget the past
Proverb's direct translation
The past is never insulted.
Proverb's meaning
Never forget where you came from. You might be rich and famous now, but your past of poverty and obscurity lurks ready to attack.
From: The Luo of Kenya
General comments
The Luo, known as Acholi and Langi respectively, are also found in Uganda.
