Alternate Names: “Mt. Elgon Maasai” (pej.), Sebei
Dialects: Bong’omeek (Bong’om, Pong’om), Book (Bok, Pok), Koony (Kony), Mosoop, Sabiiny, Soomeek. Related to Kupsapiiny , of Uganda. A member of macrolanguage Kalenjin ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 241,000 (2009 census), increasing.
Language Use: Vigorous. Home, social gatherings, religion. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use English [eng], Lubukusu [bxk], Swahili [swh].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Over 30%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%. Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Radio programs. Films. Videos. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 2012.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Kenya
Other Comments: Example of language revitalization. Christian, traditional religion.