MY FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH NEW YEAR FIREWORKS IN KIAMAIKO

By Tego Wolasa Chudo, my last-born son, came screaming from his bedroom, panicked by the fireworks explosion. My neighbors at the Readers Republic of Rongai have this tradition of fireworks every New Year. 2025 was no different. My first real encounter with the cacophony and exhilaration of New Year’s Eve occurred in 1995 in Kiamaiko. […]
D’EKOMA LIFTS THE PEACE TOURNAMENT CUP

Marsabit, 1st January 2025 It was pomp, colour, and cheers as the Balozi Ukur Yattani sponsored peace tournament reached its thrilling climax in Goro Rukesa, Marsabit. Dubbed “Football Beyond Tribes,” the showpiece final saw a clash of titans as Soweto FC squared off against the indomitable D’ekoma FC. D’ekoma, a juggernaut throughout the competition boasting […]
Celebrating Burji Studies: A Legacy of Research

Did you know that renowned scholars from around the world have conducted extensive research on the Burji people in the mid-20th century, primarily between the 1930s and 1970s? While the Frobenius Institute in Germany played a significant role, with figures like Adolph Ellegard Jensen and his student Helmut Straube leading expeditions, it’s important to acknowledge […]
THE POWER OF POETRY: REVITALIZING THE BURJI LANGUAGE

By Tego Wolasa Music has long been a powerful tool for language learning, immersing learners in the natural rhythm and flow of speech. However, the use of musical instruments (“ghinaa”) often presents a religious obstacle, particularly within Islam. Fortunately, poetry offers a viable solution. By removing musical instrumentation, music essentially transforms into poetry. As long […]
Burjionline.com: Dominating the Web and Connecting the Burji Community!
We take immense pride in securing a coveted spot on the first page of Google search results for “Burji” That’s right, when people worldwide seek information about Burji culture, traditions, or history, BurjiOnline.com is among the top 7 websites they discover! But our dominance doesn’t stop there. We’ve fostered a thriving online community, attracting thousands […]
BURJI OR D’AASHI? THE BURJI PEOPLE AND THEIR OTHER NAMES

by Tego Wolasa The Burji people, residing in the Burji Zone since roughly the 17th century, are known by a variety of names. “Burji” itself refers to the people, their Language and their place of residence. The Burji The origin of this ethnonym, has several competing explanations. One theory suggests it derives from “Burjie,” a […]
The Nine Areas of Discipline according to Brian Tracy

Tego Wolasa If you are on the BOM Ebooks forum you can remember two weeks ago I shared dozens of Brian Tracy books… Among his top advice for productivity is a Sense of urgency, focus, and Discipline. Let me share something on Discipline because, without Discipline, all your other abilities and capabilities are of no […]
The Most Important Principle of Learning

Tego Wolasa Certainly, the key principle of effective learning can be encapsulated in the mantra “Learn from the experts.” This is a fundamental piece of advice that I frequently share with my clients and students who aspire to achieve mastery in their chosen field. The rationale behind this principle is simple yet profound: spending at […]
Primary School Burji Language Books Now Available in Kenyan Schools

A Triumph for the Burji! In a significant milestone for the Burji community, the Burji language has found its place in Kenyan schools through the introduction of primary school books. This remarkable achievement is the culmination of a journey that began with the launch of the Burji Language Course at the Buruuj Training Institute. The […]
BURJI UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (BUCSA)

By Ado Sharu University of Bologna in Italy is the oldest University in continuous operation in the world. What prompted my mention of the University is that it was founded in 1088 by an organized guild of students (studiorum). One of the oldest student unions in Africa is the National Union of South African Students […]