RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

This article examines the meanings and intentions of the Wahehe sayings in Tanzania. The primary data used in this article are sayings collected in the Wahehe community in Boma la Ng’ombe and Ng’ang’ange wards, Kilolo District, Iringa Region. Kihehe and Kiswahili were used in the interview, discussions and transcription of data. The analysis and discussion of data presented in this article were guided by Sociological theory. The results show that sayings are considered basic human actions, and they are one of the stable traditional institutions that are given a wide field in implementing, guiding and providing education about the behaviours and directions needed in a society. The themes examined are used as a source of reference for social, political and economic issues. They were used as a solid traditional link that builds a system to train, strengthen and keep society together in the foundations of culture and the whole philosophy of life from ancient times until now. This article concludes that research should be done in all branches of oral literature to determine the values and actions contained in them for the benefit of the present and future generations.

Intentions, Sayings, Sociological Theory, Mission, Wahehe