"A chief who listens to the wind before s..." - Kenyan Proverb

“A chief who listens to the wind before speaking will never mislead his people.”

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Meaning

Leaders who observe and reflect before acting make better decisions.

Luo council traditions in western Kenya involve lengthy deliberation before communal decisions. Haste in leadership is considered reckless.

Origin

Kenyan

Language

Luo

“A leader who does not take advice is not a leader.”

Ugandan

“The fool speaks, the wise man listens.”

Ethiopian

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