The Abagusii name their children according to the place, event and even the time when one is born.
There are most popular people in Kisii and some of us dont know the meaning of their names. Below is a list of names and meaning.
1. Richard Momoima Onyonka
He is the member of parliament from Kitutu Chache south. His middle name Momoima, is derived from a Gusii word "omomoima" meaning the only son. It is true because he is the only son to the late Zachary Onyonka.
2. Jimmy Nuru Angwenyi
Angwenyi is the member of parliament to Kitutu North. Nuru is a Swahili word that means light. During election campaigns, Jimmy used this name as "Nuru ya Kitutu Chache" meaning the light to Kitutu Chache.
3. Samwel Nyamweya
He is the former Federation of Kenya Football president Nyamweya means a flat place and it is a Kisii word that comes from the term "omweya"
4. Simeon Nyachae
Nyachae is the former Cabinet Minister and he comes from Kisii. Nyachae comes from the word "echae" a Kisii word meaning tea.
5. David Maraga
This is the Chief Justice of Kenya. Maraga is derived from a Gusii word (maraga) that means something big that is unshakable.
6. Henry Motego
Henry Motego is the former striker for Harambee Stars. The name Motego comes from a Kisii word "omotego" which means a trap.
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