Luo Nyanza brags of a set of skilled and influential politicians, ranging from opposition leader Raila Odinga to other lower placed counterparts.
Here are the meanings of the names of the top politicians from the region;
1. Raila Odinga: The opposition leader's first name means 'itchy' while the second is a family name.
2. James Orengo: Orengo is a Luo word for fly whisk.
3. Paul Ongili Babu Owino: Ongili is derived from the word 'ngili' which means swallowing wholly without chewing.
4. Otiende Amollo: tiende means feet, while the 'O' at the beginning is meant to give it the male luo name touch.
4. Cyprian Awiti: Awiti originates from the word 'wito' (throwing away) and indicates that the Homa Bay Governor might have been thrown away after birth.
5. Lilian Gogo: The Rangwe lawmaker's second name translates to a fishing net.
6. Ochilo Ayacko: The Migori senatorial hopeful's first name means 'dirt' (chilo) while the second translates to 'looting'.
7. Shem Ochuodho: He is a former lawmaker for Rangwe whose second name translates to 'mud'.
8. Ayiecho Olweny: The immediate former Muhoroni parliamentarian has one of the most scariest names in Kenya, his first name is derived from the word 'yiecho' (tearing) with the second meaning 'war.'
9. Jakoyo Midiwo: Jakoyo means a man associated with the cold with Midiwo translating to an a unwanted product.
10. Oburu Odinga: He is Raila's elder brother and a former Bondo lawmaker. Buru is the Luo word for ashes or dust.
Now you know!
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