Babylon is remembered as the starting point of the Journey South.
Msri( Egypt ) is recalled by the Luo as a place they lived for many Years.
South Sudan is where the official accounts of origin point to though the locals refer to the Luo as JUR meaning "Alien" implying a relatively sudden contact with unknown persons. The Chollo whom the luo have adopted their language are refered to this day, by the abusive / derogatory name "Shilluk" Meaning Black. This implies a lighter skinned people settling in amongst a darker skinned population ~ Diedroh Westermann 1913
Neighbouring Bantu Tribes the Luo in Kenya ( who have intermarried with the luo) all speak of an origin in Msri though Bantu Migratory routes are well documented ~ from the congo forest.
So who is it exactly that Came from Msri .
Fr J.P. Crazzollara 1930's wrote that Luo People have a History that once fairly written up would read like an intruiging novel.
He also Identified Lubanga, Opiir and Owiny as the 3 persons That led the luo From Msri & that the Luo Came from Tekidi (foot of the Stone
The Genetic Profile of the southern Egyptian Popluation is 65% southwestern asian an 3% south eastern european. This Makes it More than likely to be true that the Luo people had a Persian origin.
In Todays Iran there are a people called Lur who in habit Lurestan Province in western Iran. Names, Craniofacial and other Phenotypes would suggest that a detailed investigation should be conducted to find out the true extent of relationship between these two seamingly unrelated people.
Tekidi may have been at the base of todays Zagros Mountain range.
My Answer .. Origins of the Luo Tribe ?
1. Cassites & Elamites.
2. The Peoples Of Modern day Iran.
3. The Egyptians.
4. The Sudaneses North & South.
5. The Igbo of Nigeria with whom they share Names.
6. The Ugandans.
7. The Tutsi and Bahima Of Rwanda.
8. The Western Kenya Peoples Inculding the Kalenjin who recall being in Kagypta (Egypt) and being displaced by people they remember as Kiyayamungeen (Invading Persian army).
The Southern Sudan Singular origin is but a shallow account of the story of these People.
What say you ?
The Luo tribe originates from the Nilotic people who migrated from the Sudan region and settled in the area around Lake Victoria in present-day Kenya and Uganda. They have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their traditions, language, and customs. The Luo tribe has played a significant role in the history and development of East Africa.
The language of the Luo people in Kenya is also called Luo in English (Kiluo in Swahili). The people of the same tribe across the border in Tanzania are called the Jaluo. There is almost surely a special form for "the Luo language" in Luo, but the answer must come from a contributor who knows Luo.
A Kenyan tribesman can be referred to by the name of their specific tribe or ethnic group, such as Maasai, Kikuyu, Luo, or Samburu, depending on their background and heritage. It is essential to respectfully address individuals by their specific tribal affiliation when discussing their cultural identity.
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Kabila is the Kikuyu word for the English word tribe.
The main tribe in Kenya is the Kikuyu tribe. They are the largest ethnic group in Kenya and are known for their rich cultural heritage and traditions.