Charity is the matter of the heart not of the pocket.
More Swahili Proverbs:
When a fool becomes enlightened, the wise man is in trouble.Swahili
Who digs the well should not be refused water.
Swahili
A small pot boils quickly.
Swahili
An aimless wanderer wears away his legs.
Swahili
An old man always keeps something in reserve.
Swahili
The evil spirit of a man is a man.
Swahili