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Name: Luo
Author: Awuor Ayodo

📘 Luo by Awuor Ayodo

The book offers an in‑depth look at the Luo people of Kenya and Tanzania, tracing their historical development and exploring their social life and customs. It examines how the Luo have adapted to life along the Lake Victoria coast, highlighting traditions, community practices, and the ways in which their culture shapes everyday existence.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Awuor Ayodo

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