Luos still depend on proverbs as a mode of passing information, especially to the young generation in society.

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Here are some of the proverbs that are used for rebellious members of the community.

1. Ng'ech neno gi wang'e

This directly translates to 'a monitor lizard sees with its own eyes', as Luos believe that the big lizard, which lives by the riversides, must-see danger with its own eyes before acting.

They believe that due to long periods in the water, the lizard's ears don't work, and they therefore don't listen to sounds of danger, until they come face to face with it.

This is used on rebellious people who will not heed advice from others, but will stick to their ways, on most occasions bad, only to learn the hard way at the end of it.

2. Nyathi mioro ema chieth ne duong'

The proverb translates to 'its the child who accepts to be sent, who produces big faeces', because they always get tokens for their services and obedience to their elders.

This goes to young rebellious people who will not agree to carry out errands for their seniors that they risk being abandoned for their mates ready to do what they are told.

It is also to challenge them that while that are demonstrating rebellion, their obedient mates are benefiting from their good behaviours.

3. 'Inind tung', inind diere

This is one of the most popular proverbs in Luoland, which translates to 'you will sleep in the middle and on the edge (in this life)', a warning to those who feel comfortable with life.

This goes to those who feel that they cannot take any form of advice from others, and those who despise others for not being as successful as them.

For the rebellious ones, it can be used to convince them to listen to advises being told to them, so as to avoid problems that might result from their rigid stands in the future.

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