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| − | The '''Luo tribe''' is a major ethnic group in [[Kenya]]. | + | The '''Luo tribe''' is a major ethnic group in [[Kenya]]. Politically they are opposed to the larger [[Kikuyu]] tribe. |
| − | + | While a small minority are Christians, most of them are Muslims; they regularly practice polygamy. | |
| − | + | Barack Obama, Sr., the father of [[Barack Obama]], was a Muslim member of the Luo tribe and had multiple wives. | |
| + | ==Further reading== | ||
| + | * Maxon, Robert M. and Ofcansky, Thomas P. ''Historical Dictionary of Kenya.'' (2nd ed. Scarecrow, 2000). 449 pp. | ||
[[Category:Kenya]] | [[Category:Kenya]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Barack Hussein Obama]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:05, August 19, 2010
The Luo tribe is a major ethnic group in Kenya. Politically they are opposed to the larger Kikuyu tribe.
While a small minority are Christians, most of them are Muslims; they regularly practice polygamy.
Barack Obama, Sr., the father of Barack Obama, was a Muslim member of the Luo tribe and had multiple wives.
Further reading
- Maxon, Robert M. and Ofcansky, Thomas P. Historical Dictionary of Kenya. (2nd ed. Scarecrow, 2000). 449 pp.