Alternate Names: Kavirondo Luo, Luo, Nilotic Kavirondo
Genealogy:
Demographics: 4,044,000 in Kenya (2009 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 4,184,000.
Language Use: Vigorous. Home, community. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use English [eng], Swahili [swh]. Used as L2 by Suba [sxb].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 10%–30%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Taught in primary schools. New media. Radio programs. Films. Videos. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 1953–1977.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Kenya
Other Comments: Different from Luwo , (Luo, Jur Lwo) of South Sudan. The people are Luo; the language is Dholuo. Christian, traditional religion.