El Molo

ELO

nearly extinct

Alternate Names: Dehes, Elmolo, Fura-Pawa, Ldes, “Ndorobo” (pej.)

Dialects: None known. The original language is reportedly similar to Daasanach ,.

Genealogy:

Afro-Asiatic
Cushitic
East
Western Omo-Tana

Demographics: 8 (1994 I. Larsen), decreasing. Ethnic population: 700 (2007 BTL).

Language Use: May have no remaining speakers. Some revitalization may be taking place. Most now speak Samburu [saq]. Affiliated with the Samburu. Also use Turkana [tuv].

Nation of Origin: Kenya

Other Comments: Traditional religion.