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Heavy responsibilities for elder aunt among the Logooli

With Seenge Fonesi. She is the elder grand daughter of Isagi and elder daughter of Amugasya. She is often present in functions involving the family of Amugasya. Pic taken on 18/4/2024. The elder sister soon becomes the elder aunt. It is this “seenge munene” (elder aunt) tag that she is tied to many cultural responsibilities – back home. To her marital family she may appear as any other woman, but she is not so in the eyes of her people. Marriage does not steal her away as it would happen with other daughters of the old man. To her, as days go and the old man and woman of the estate are dependents, she becomes increasingly present.  Her brothers also need her for almost all traditional markings. They are marrying, she needs to welcome the new wife. They are giving birth, she needs to come to midwife or “bless” the new born. They are paying dowry she needs to lead the women delegate. There is a conflict she needs to come for a hearing.  And many others. Traditions does not expect her to
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REF : INVITATION TO SANIAGA AGM

         

                                                                                                              Date; 5/11/2017    

Dear Saniaga

                    REF :   REQUEST TO ATTEND SANIAGA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

It is with utmost reverence that you are invited to Saniaga Annual General Meeting as a member of the Saniaga Family on Saturday 30th December 2017 at Sosa Cottages Gisambai from 9.00am to 2.00pm.
The meeting is one of a series of past and present Saniaga Associations that have been key in nurturing the sense of identity through initiatives that betters the lives of participants.
Among the agendas of the day would be to formulate a 2018 calendar to chanel the saniaga purpose as well as exploring opportunities and efforts within to necessitate the desired outcomes. There will also be saniaga brand items to showcase alongside purposeful interactions tha the meeting aims to achieve.
With an aim to be inclusive and accomodating, it is also our request that you support the event ideally or financially that it may be fruitful and rewarding to all who are looking forward to the day.
Your feedback and show of concern is highly welcomed.

Sincerely
Joseph Ndanyi
(Interim Chairperson).

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