Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Nilotic

Language: Dholuo - (luo)

Alternate Name(s): 'Nilotic kavirondo', Luo, 'Kavirondo Luo'

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Kenya

Also found in: Tanzania; United States

Population: 5,725,000

Global Population: 6,023,400

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Luo of Kenya, numbering 5,725,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 6,023,400 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Dholuo. The primary religion practiced by the Luo is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available