"A close neighbor is better than a distan..." - Kenyan Proverb

“A close neighbor is better than a distant relative.”

- Kenyancommunity

Meaning

Those nearby who can help immediately are more useful than faraway family in times of need.

Swahili coastal communities developed tight neighborhood bonds due to the demands of fishing and trade. Proximity creates practical kinship.

Origin

Kenyan

Language

Swahili

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