Dholuo

Primary tabs

Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya counties; north Kisii and Nyamira counties; Busia and Kakamega counties: border areas. Kavirondo Gulf area.

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Tanzania

Language NameLuo

User Population

185,000 in Tanzania (Mradi wa Lugha za Tanzania 2009).

Location

Mara region: Tarime district, Girango, Luo Imbo, Nyancha, and Suba divisions.

Alternate Names

Dholuo, Doluo, Kidjaluo, “Kavirondo” (pej.)

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Language Use

Vigorous. Used by all.

Other Comments

Different from Lwo [laj] (Lango) of Uganda or Lwo [luw] (Luo, Jur Luwo) of Sudan.