Luos are an intelligent lot, but this is normally not the case when exposed to a foreign environment for the first time, especially if they are coming straight from dala.
Here is how to identify a Luo who had just landed form the most remote part of Luo Nyanza;
1. Confused
Though almost everybody is used to long buildings and automobiles in this era, identifying a rural Luo guy in a city like Nairobi remains easy, judging by their confused nature.
Just watch them when crossing busy avenues and you will note their confusion as they move forth and back and at times spend long minutes waiting for the road to clear.
2. Bags and luggage
Newbies, especially immediate arrivers are always in possession of heavy bags and luggage of maize or sweet potatoes meant for their hosts.
Also, they are super conscious about their luggages, following warnings that cities are full of thieves and snatchers, and strive to not lose them to the criminals.
3. Struggling with Swahili
Though Kiswahili has since been adopted in many parts of the nation, including the deepest parts of the lakeside region, most people from the interior still struggle to bring out a spotless vocabulary.
Therefore, a struggling person is most likely new in town, as though they excel in the written version of the language, speaking it remains a completely different thing.
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