Having been raised in a rural set up, mzee had a passion for farming.

And, occupied with a new tortoise companion of his own, Mzee didn't seem to mind at all.

It used to be that a mzee, a wise man or woman, would conduct this, Beneatha said.

But after a while, Mzee appeared to warm up to the heavyset hippo.

- Mzee Franco, where would that leg of yours be most comfortable?

Sammy burns down Mzee's farm as a lesson to the unionists.

The Mwangaza was mzee and had been placed at the centre on the inland side, the seat of honour.

Mzee had diabetes, which was managed through proper diet and regular medical check-ups.

From 1974 onwards, Mzee declared free primary education up to primary grade 4.

Mzee also served in the board of Kagumo High School for 5 years.

The word mzee is a Kenyan honorific meaning "elder".

But the authors never throw a wet blanket over the chance that what is between Owen and Mzee might just be love.

Mzee had twenty grandchildren who he loved and devoted lot of his time to, socialising and counselling with them.

This land is said to have belonged to the first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.

It is likely that when Owen was first introduced to Mzee he was still young enough where imprinting could occur.

Mzee Matata rejects this idea, arguing that the villagers are suffering because they have displeased the gods.

Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was the first prime minister.

But over time they grew used to having a "Mzee," the Swahili honorific given to elders, as a classmate.

With respect, Mzee.

Mzee was an agricultural labourer in England, earning £4 a week when the two met three years before he returned home to join the nationalist struggle.

He shouted, Mzee!

He is usually called "Mzee" but is identified by Alice Walker in the afterword.

Mzee's first encounter with Christianity was when he was in the Military service for the British Army.

But it wasn't long before it seemed as though Cleo slowly replaced Mzee in Owen's heart.

The song continues with a chorus saying the words "Ndio Mzee" which means "Yes Sir".