Sociocultural activities operationalise the concept of ‘utu’ and
include social items: (1) being a member of a community group/
organisation, (2) attending family funerals, (3) helping others
with problems/needs, (4) visiting patients and (5) demonstrated
love and compassion towards others, and helped others with
problems/needs. These five items of sociocultural activities were
elaborated by the authors with various research experiences in
Bantu and Swahili society and recommendations by the