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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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Aunt, what of you now?

Aunt Kavaya: Surely wat is the meaning  of this saniaga thing?can somebody tell me sioni kitu ya maana sana ndani ya kila msg mnaandika hapa,try something good,which will make saniaga people admire it,

Mudengani Kisia: You are not serious, at least among the groups ave joined this is better. Others even don't have agenda, but this one has.

Martin Kidiavai: Maybe she brief the group on what she perceives to be extremely admired....

Lung'afa: Aunt, we will be glad to hear what you have in mind. As for now we are looking forward for a get together where we shall table agendas for 2018. Please make an effort of contributing what best we can pursue.

- With Thanks.

Aunt Kavaya: Waa ndasangi kisara muzinzuki ndore nivaziarura,thanks party anjibi riteva ria,thanks Aunty

Jeska sidika Wambani: Surely, I learn quite a bit from all the posts. In fact I can tell from the posts the people I am eager to see and converse with during the get together. I am even looking forward to the meeting. I don't think we shall lack what to talk about. I just pray for good health and not to forget the date. Sidika

Lung'afa: Family, good morning.

So much is happening among our circle of Saniagas. So it is appropriate that you are not left behind. Participate where you are required.

That if there be any questions do not hesitate to ask.

We aiming for the sky, aren't we?

Jane Bwonya: Good morning family. May God bless the work of our hands and establish our thoughts today and always. May God bless our goings out and coming back today and always. May God grant us good health today and always. May God bless us to overflowing capacity.

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