The Luo weekly calendar is an interesting one.
With most of the days' names having similarities and numbered, the pronunciation can be difficult and challenging to people who do not belong to the community.
Here it is;
1. Wuok-tich is the first day of the week in the Luo weekly calendar and translates to Monday in the English language.
According to the name, its the day to get up and leave for job while in the past it meant leaving for the fields.
2. Tuesday is known as Tich-ariyo and means the second day of work.
3. Tich-adek is Wednesday and loosely translates to the third day of work.
4. According to the Luo calendar, Tich-ang'wen is the fourth day of the week and the fourth day of work.
5. Luos call Friday tich-abich, the fifth day of work.
Just like all the other days, no one, especially men, was expected home on this day as they would be busy in the farms unless they were sick or so back in the precolonial times.
6. Chieng' ngeso is Saturday.
In historical times, this was the day when people got time to visit the market for supplies and barter trade.
The day gets its name from Swahili word 'ongeza' which means adding and people, especially women, would push for additional supplies after making a purchase or exchange in the markets.
7. Sunday is known as Jumapil or Chieng'-odira.
Chieng' odira translates to the day of prayer after which people rest awaiting the new week.
Now you know!