Sadu, the Serpent god of the Taita

By Pascal Mwandambo

The arrival of Omieri, a serpent at a homestead in Luo land in Nyanza region sparked heated debate among members of the community. Some residents especially those of religious faith called for the destruction of the snake through burning while adherents of traditional African beliefs drew machetes to protect the serpent. For long, this latter group fed the serpent with delicacies meant for human beings and not reptiles.