Luos are deemed a proud lot, a narrative which is largely false.
However, there indeed exists some sort of inter-ethnic competition between Luo segments, judging by the counties in this context.
And Luos hailing from Kisumu county appear to be prouder for the following reasons;
1. They carry the face of the Luo nation
Many Kenyans consider all Luo’s natives of Kisumu, despite the over hyped county issue which seeks to make it clear that the nation has four Luo-speaking counties of Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya and Migori.
And since the folks from Kisumu feature in most of the conversations regarding Luos, the get a special feeling of pride.
When you introduce yourself as Otieno, Opiyo among others, the first question that will come your way is "are you from Kisumu"?
2. They manage the nation's third City
Kisumu is the third largest town in the nation and the third city of Kenya, it also doubles as the capital of not only Luo Nyanza, but the entire Western Kenya region.
This makes people originating from around the city feel prouder than their counterparts who are slightly outside the picture.
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