Abanyala ba Kakamega

Abatecho is one of the major clans among the Abanyala ba Kakamega but spread across many counties. Members of the clan are found in Navakholo, Busia, (Mp. Charles Asiba's family Busia), Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Lugari and beyond. Originally, they were called Abadecho. However, due to phonological changes involving consonant devoicing among the Abanyala ba Kakamega between 1750 AD and 1800 AD, the name changed to Abatecho. The consonant devoicing was accelerated by a leadercalled Masiribayi who was of Masai origin. 1. Identity of Abatecho The Batecho among the Bukusu and Abatecho among Abanyala are originally one. They cannot intermary for they can trace their generations to a common ancestry. There is still debate as to whether it is the Abatecho in Bukusu who were originally Abanyala or it is the Abatecho among Abanyala who were originally Bukusu.  Furthmore, the bigger issue arises as to whether the Abatecho in Bukusu and in Bunyala were originally part of Abasamia in Samia Bukgw

Insects are generally called ebikukulikhi . Most of the noticeable insects have the following Olunyala names. Akhasa akhalera baana  Efucho- white piedra Eke-ant Eke Eke lya naming'awe- big male ants. Ekhabi- blister beetle. They are usally found on vegetable. It was believed that they were to be removed gently lest one becomes unlucky for the whole day. However, the main reason was that the insect secretes toxic substances if disturbed.  Ekhukhuuni- leach Ekhutyuli- any of the big sized beetles.  Ekokowe- black sugar ant Ekuungune- the brown sugar ant. It loves sugar. Also recently baptized penda-chai.  Ekuutere- carpenter bee. If is same to ewungabalosi except for the presence of the sting.  Elyalamba ekali- wasps (big and black) Elyalamba erumba- wasp (big yellow) Elyalamba etiti- wasp. (Small sized wasps) Embulyesi-  Embulukuchi- butterfly. Children were discouraged from getting hold of butterflies lest they suffer scabies. The main reason was that