Nguruka

Nguruka is a term used in the Kikuyu language of Kenya to describe a period of hardship, often associated with famine or extreme scarcity of resources. It can also refer more broadly to a time of significant economic or social difficulty affecting a community. The severity of the hardship implied by "nguruka" suggests a period of intense suffering and deprivation, potentially involving loss of life or displacement. While the term often carries connotations of a past event, it can also be used to describe present or anticipated future challenges. The concept is deeply embedded in the cultural memory of the Kikuyu people.