Luos are great people who are lauded for among others, their deep culture and determination to defend their stand.
This normally comes out during election periods where they are known to come out in millions to vote in one direction.
However, here are some of the false narratives given about them based on their day to day lives.
1. They have a weird burial process
Luos are said to have some of the weirdest cultures in the nation, alongside their Luhya counterparts, especially traditions revolving around handling and burial of their kin who have passed away.
With most Kenyan communities known to bury their dead some distance from the houses or in cemeteries, they find it weird that Luos burry theirs right next to the house.
This is just like any other culture because this is their way of doing things which should be welcomed as any other community's way of bidding goodbye to their deceased.
2. They are proud
This is one of the most popular stereotypes against them, and has since been taken up by the media and used in adverts and commercials.
However, Luos are not necessarily proud.
It is just that their bravery and self-confidence are mistakenly perceived as pride.
The few that are proud cannot be distinguished from other Kenyans who are similarly proud and should not be picked out of all the others and branded proudly.
3. They must be buried in Nyanza
When a Luo dies, it is thought that they will automatically be transported to Nyanza for burial which is not entirely true.
Though most would prefer to be buried in their ancestral land, some are locked out due to cultural and other reasons.
For instance, a married woman who never gave birth can be buried in a cemetery anywhere in the nation if the husband refuses to recognize her.
Also, a person who has established his homestead away from home, for instance, if he buys land and settles far from home, then he can be buried there.
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