Suba

SXB

developing

Alternate Names: Luo AbaSuba

Dialects: EgiSuba, Suba. Reportedly most similar to Suba-Simbiti ,.

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Benue-Congo
Bantoid
Southern
Narrow Bantu
Central
J
Logooli-Kuria (E.403)

Demographics: 139,000 (2009 census), increasing.

Language Use: Vigorous. Revitalization efforts have been very effective. Home, social gatherings. All ages. Positive attitudes. 95% also use Dholuo [luo].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 10%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Radio programs. Films. NT: 2010.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Kenya