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‘Lwanda Magere’ The Mighty Warrior of Folklore of the Luo Peoples of Kenya

Jakowiti by Jakowiti
June 4, 2020
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Luanda Magere was a Luo warrior, believed to be made of stone. Nobody could kill him. When war broke out between the Luo and Kipsigis tribes, Luanda killed many Kipsigis.

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It is said that he was born in the year 1720 to Abonyo Wuod Omolo and mother Nyabera.His mother died during his birth and was therefore taken care of by his grandmother Rapondi. His father died in one of the numerous wars with their Nandi neighbours when Magere was barely a teenager. He belonged to the Sidho clan in Kano, in the shores of the Lake Victoria. The Sidho clan occupies the present sugar belt at the foot of the Nandi escarpment. It is said that he was possessed of unearthly powers, and his flesh was made of stone.Arrows, spears and clubs simply deflected from his body, making him invincible during war. He was famously known for his capability to tear an entire army apart alone.

The Luo traditional enemies at the time were the jo Lang’o (Luo name for the Kalenjin community) . The Lang’o were tired of being defeated at war by the Luo. The Nandi elders sat to discuss the issue and came to a conclusion where they would give Luanda Magere Chebet to marry,..claiming that it was a gesture of peace. Chebet’s role was to find out how to defeat him. They therefore sent her to him. Though the Luo elders advised him not to take the girl, Luanda Magere did not heed their advice. Luanda Magere’s eventual downfall came at the hands of hiswife.
Now it happened that whenever Luanda was sick, his first wife would care for him. One day he fell ill when his first wife was away. He therefore called his Lang’o wife to bring him some medicine. Luanda instructed her to cut his shadow with a knife and instill the medicine.She was surprised when she saw his shadow bleed. That night, she crept out of Lwanda’s home and ran back to her people. She was received with joy when she told them her husband’s weakness: that his shadow was made of flesh and was vulnerable to attack. The news quickly spread.The Nandi knew that the Luo would not expect them to attack as Luanda had married one of them making them kinsmen. They then attacked the Luo. The Luo fought fiercely and Luanda killed so many Nandi warriors that they decided to retreat. As he was running, one Nandi warrior…remembered that Luanda’s strength was in his shadow. He stood at a hill and threw his spear at Luanda’s shadow. Luanda Magere fell down and died. His body turned to stonethe stone is there to date and is a tourist attraction point.

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Jakowiti serves as the Managing Editor of Kisasa News, steering the publication's editorial vision, content strategy, and team operations to ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and compelling news. With a passion for storytelling and a steadfast commitment to journalistic integrity, Jakowiti focuses on crafting impactful narratives that resonate with readers. Holding a background in electronic engineering with a specialization in industrial solar energy, Jakowiti brings a unique perspective to coverage of technology, sustainability, and innovation. Beyond the newsroom, Jakowiti actively engages with the community, shares expertise, and advocates for forward-thinking solutions to pressing societal challenges. Stay informed with Kisasa News — where stories come alive.

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