KAKWA Literature

Fishing has always been an important activity in Kakwa tradition, especially for communities living near rivers, swamps, and seasonal water sources. In the past, fishing was not only done for food but also as a way of teaching patience, teamwork, and survival skills to young people. Men and boys would often go together to fish early in the morning, evening or during the rainy season when water levels increased and fish became more available.

Traditional fishing methods were simple and locally made. People used woven baskets, fishing traps, spears, hooks, and hand-made nets from local materials. Some fishermen worked in groups, surrounding fish in shallow waters using nets or baskets. Others used spears to catch fish directly. Knowledge about rivers, fish behavior, and seasons was passed from elders to the younger generation through practice and observation.

Fishing also helped strengthen relationships within the community. After fishing, families and neighbors could share the catch during meals or community gatherings. Fish was either roasted, smoked, or dried for preservation, especially during times when food was scarce. This helped families survive difficult seasons.

In Kakwa culture, fishing was connected to hard work and responsibility. Young boys learned discipline by accompanying elders to the rivers and helping with preparing nets, carrying catches, and repairing fishing tools. It was considered an important life skill for many families.

Today, although modern fishing methods have been introduced, traditional fishing remains part of the identity and history of the Kakwa people. It reminds the community about self-reliance, unity, and the wisdom of the ancestors in using nature responsibly for survival.

Wonderful my people and especially the KC dance group. today you have touched hearts at Juba National Stadium with your song messages. you acted like teachers.

Take this proverb: "The Teacher opens students' mind to excel and always remains to be remembered the mentor or teacher by the later."

Today, the civilised people, their Presidents and Ministers remember and respect their teachers, they call the teacher Ustaz. Once was his or her teacher, always remains to be remembered his/her teacher because the teacher provided the lader. With uncivilised minds, the teachers become subjects or fools in their little thinking of the later. The irony of of our society. the beauty is that the opposite becomes the reality with civilised minds and people.

Respect your teachers and mentors always because they know who you are when they were nurturing you mentally, preparing you to where you are today. That memory and fact will never be erased.

Happy 43rd Anniversary of the SPLA. 16th May was the day the vision bearers, true patriots and teachers started the bush clearance for some of us to enjoy a nation today. But never call them fools because you are enjoying farming in a cleared garden and producing more food for your family. At least honor them for the sacrifice made.

I salute the living and fallen hero's and heroines.

wuro ku mata lika Dada Isaac Lemi

Hello dear brothers and sisters how are you doing today we believe your doing well and great by Gods grace,

I would kindly request all the Salia musala and beyond especially the ones in koboko that we shall be starting the Fund raising drive for our brother's Abui Aka K2K and Sanya Geoffrey aka SG MUSIC Tomorrow Saturday 16th and 17th Sunday this month of May 2026 and we kindly ask all the Musicians, Dancers, MC's, DJ's Event organizers, Music Mangers, Photographer's and Videographer's, Music Audio Producers, etc. not forgetting all the well-wishers to join us on the above mentioned dates. the Time scheduled is , on Saturday at 10:00Am and on Sunday at 11:00Am your Response is highly appreciated.
Thanks yours in Faith.
Turff katoon alligeter.
Koboko United Music Association. ( K.U.M.A)
Spokesperson.

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Great initiative 🙏

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Culture Connects Us All.

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UNESCO is proud to partner with Likikiri Collective to mark this year’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development with a special event celebrating culture, creativity, and community.

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Before modern refrigerators and storage facilities, the Kakwa people preserved food using local knowledge and natural methods. These methods helped families survive during dry seasons, famine, or periods when harvests were low.

Some traditional methods included:

Sun drying: Crops like cassava, simsim, maize, sorghum, millet, okra, and vegetables were dried under the sun to remove moisture. Dry food could stay for many months without spoiling.

Smoking: Meat and fish were sometimes smoked above fire places. The smoke helped to dry the food and protect it from insects and rotting.

Keeping food above fire places: In many traditional kitchens, some foods were stored on raised platforms above the cooking fire. The constant smoke and heat helped preserve them.

Underground storage: Some crops such as cassava or sweet potatoes could be kept in cool underground pits for some time to reduce spoilage.

Granaries and local stores: Families built traditional granaries using grass, wood, mud, or reeds to store grains like millet, sorghum, and maize safely away from rain and pests.

Continuous harvesting: Some crops were not harvested all at once. People left part of the crops in the garden and harvested gradually when needed.

Use of ash and local herbs: Ash was sometimes mixed with grains to reduce insect attacks during storage.

These traditional preservation methods helped communities survive difficult seasons and showed the wisdom of our ancestors in managing food without modern technology.

Nowadays, advising people has become very difficult. The moment you tell someone to reduce unnecessary spending or be careful with money, they quickly call you jealous, envious, or a hater.

Not every advice comes from bad intentions. Some people speak because they care and don’t want to see others struggle later in life. Money comes and goes, but wisdom in using it is very important.

Sometimes the people who correct us are the same people trying to protect our future. We should learn to listen before judging intentions.

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Among the Kakwa people, communal work was more than just working together, it was a symbol of unity, love, and brotherhood.

Through systems like Ada, Lokita, and Uya, people supported one another to make work easier and faster.
In Ada or Lokita, community members agreed to work in turns or cycles. They discussed and decided who would be helped first, second, until the last person. Everyone would gather and work together in one person’s garden before moving to another person on the next agreed day.

Uya was different. Here, an individual invited people to help with work such as digging, harvesting, or clearing land. In return, the host prepared enough food and local drinks like Kwete, Maruwa, Kenyimuru, and Kimgbo for the workers. People worked while singing, laughing, and encouraging one another.
These traditions made difficult work easy and strengthened friendship, respect, and togetherness in the Kakwa community. Nobody struggled alone because the community always stood together.

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