The major goal of the study is understanding functions of Guji-Oromo proverbs withinrncontexts of their use. To achieve this goal, an attempt was made to collect proverbs fromrntwo types of occasion, namely, Ebbisaa (blessing session) and Gumi Ganda (localrnmeetings of elders). The first type of occasion embodies cultural contexts such asrntraditional prayers, blessings, enumeration of cultural values and ways of life, whereas,rnthe second one undertakes social contexts like ridiculing of misbehaving people,rnsettlement of social problems, reconciliation of disagreements and advising andrnprompting of people mainly the youth.rnThe study shows that proverbs which are used in Ebbisaa serve reflective function, while,rnthose employed in Gumi Ganda are important in their corrective and reinforcingrnfunctions. More specifically, in Ebbisaa, proverbs reflect the customary practices, thernvalues of morality and the strictness of Guji social laws. In Gumi Ganda, some proverbsrnfunction as means of correcting disorders such as poverty, misbehaviour and interpersonalrndisagreements. The others serve as instruments of reinforcing intra-tribal solidarity andrnconformity with environmental situations.rnThus, the Guji-Oromo proverbs play great roles in strengthening tribal solidarity andrncreating public responses to social, cultural and economic obstacles. Furthermore, thernstudy has attempted to show that proverbs can be used for building up a community,rnmaintaining culture and producing responsible people.