Ugandan Woman's Kneeling Charm Wins Hearts in Kiambu Town

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Nyakundi Report

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Primary source Kenyan Digest archive

This archive report was first published on 15 July 2019.

Stella Mteyo, a Ugandan woman, has won the hearts of many men in Kiambu town with her restaurant, where she serves customers while kneeling, a cultural practice in Uganda.

This unique approach has attracted a large following, with many men visiting her restaurant just to be served by her.

According to Ugandan culture, kneeling is a symbol of respect and submission, particularly when greeting or serving the elderly.

On Citizen TV, Victoria Rubadiri responded to Jeff Koinange's question about whether she would kneel while serving her man by saying, 'I would kneel before the Lord almighty.'

Many have reacted to Mteyo's kneeling charm, with some praising her and others expressing their reservations.

As one commenter noted, 'In Uganda, it's a sign of respect to kneel when greeting or serving the elderly.'

Others have shared their own experiences with kneeling as a cultural practice, with one woman saying, 'My mum also does that too, my father and my grandparents.'

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