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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. |
They regularly practise polygamy. Most are Muslims. Some are Christians. | They regularly practise polygamy. Most are Muslims. Some are Christians. | ||
| − | + | 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]] | ||
Revision as of 04:29, February 28, 2009
The Luo tribe is a major ethnic group in Kenya. Politically they are opposed to the larger Kikuyu tribe.
They regularly practise polygamy. Most are Muslims. Some are Christians.
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.