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Luhyaor LuyiaCluster of several closely related Bantu-speaking peoples of western Kenya. They emerged as a coherent group about 1945, when it was politically advantageous to possess a larger ethnic identity. Today, numbering some 3.8 million, the Luhya are the second-largest ethnic group in Kenya. They grow corn, cotton, and sugarcane as cash crops and millet, sorghum, and vegetables as staples, and they also keep livestock. Many have moved to urban areas seeking work. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Cockfight is a common sport among the Luhya / Abaluhya community of western province, Kenya,. Also featured on this CD are songs such as Kapchasan, a hero's welcome from the Kenyan Kalenjin tribe and Ndumbu (Obama Yanza Vutswa), from the Kenyan Luhya tribe which means 'Obama, our first born, be happy'. The Luhya community mostly resides in the Western part of Kenya with a population of about three million Known for their elaborate ceremonies, the Luhya enjoy holding big parties to celebrate occasions The Luhya community mostly resides in the Western part of Kenya with a population of about three million. |
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