- 1968 - David Kamoga, the first Ugandan athlete to win an Olympics medal, is born.
- 1963 - South African singer Miriam Makeba testifies before the U.N. Special Committee Against Apartheid. South African authorities respond to her call for a boycott by banning her music.
- 2008 - The Rwandan parliament votes to give immunity from prosecution to former presidents of the country.
- 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium (modern-day Tunisia) are executed for being Christians.
Ashura
July 17
Public holiday
Ashura
Islamic day of fasting
Mwana wa tata wanyu.
Cousin.
e.g.
Mwana wa Tata wanyu ní dagítari wa gombe.
en
Your cousin is a vetinary.
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Tupe tupate, tumtupie Tapu.
Swahili (Kenya)
Translation: Give (it) to us so we can have (it) in order to pass (it) on to Tapu.
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Morio anzenza
Your friend since day 1.
Synonym: Morio was zabe.
e.g.
Yeye ni morio anzenza.
en
He is a true friend.
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