"Kamau mwerũ nĩ airaga" meaning in Kikuyu

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Proverb

Etymology: Literally “White Kamau turns black.” Kamau was typical Kikuyu male name at least before 1960. Head templates: {{head|ki|proverb|head=Kamau mwerũ nĩ airaga}} Kamau mwerũ nĩ airaga
  1. All earthly things are transitory. Synonyms: Kamau mwerũ nĩairaga
    Sense id: en-Kamau_mwerũ_nĩ_airaga-ki-proverb-3F3kFUMG Categories (other): Kikuyu entries with incorrect language header, Kikuyu proverbs

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