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The '''Luo tribe''' is a major ethnic group in [[Kenya]]. Politically they are opposed to the larger [[Kikuyu]] tribe. | 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. | Barack Obama, Sr., the father of [[Barack Obama]], was a Muslim member of the Luo tribe and had multiple wives. | ||
Revision as of 05:35, January 31, 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.