General departure:
* Kufuma (to go out, to exit): This is the most common and general term for departure.
* Kuenda (to go): This is also suitable for general departure but implies a specific destination.
Leaving a place:
* Kutoka (to come out, to leave): This emphasizes leaving a specific location.
Departing from a job/role:
* Kulala (to retire, to leave a job): This is used specifically for leaving a job or position.
Departing on a journey:
* Kusafiri (to travel): This signifies a journey, often involving a long distance.
* Kutoka safari (to depart on a journey): This explicitly means to leave on a journey.
It's important to consider the context and the specific meaning of "depart" when choosing the appropriate Luhya word.