Raila Odinga: A Luo Leader’s Journey (Part 4)
The 1997 Campaign: A Third-Place Finish and Political Maturity In Kenya’s 1997 General Election, Raila Odinga made his first bid for the presidency under the NDP banner. Running against the […]
Raila Odinga: A Luo Leader’s Journey (Part 3)
Father and Son: A Painful Divergence The relationship between Raila and his father was not without its tensions. Even before Jaramogi’s death, cracks had appeared in their political partnership. At […]
The False Promise of Pan-Africanism
By Nokrach, O. (2025) The Rotten Core of Pan-Africanism From its inception, pan-Africanism was built on a shaky foundation, one rooted not in shared values or interests but in skin […]
Origins of Acholi Chiefdoms in Lamwo, Uganda
By Lamac, A. (2023) Chiefdom Formation in Lamwo and North-Central Acholiland The formation of Acholi chiefdoms in northern Uganda, especially in the north-central region around Lamwo, offers valuable insights into […]
Tribe? No – The Luo are a Nation, not a Tribe.
By Ochieng K. Ogola (2023) It is absolutely essential to distinguish between tribes and nations. The Luo are a nation, not a tribe. The term tribe is a colonial imposition; […]
Who are the Luo? Exploring Their Roots Across Africa
The Luo people form a group of ethnicities spread across East Africa, Central Africa, and parts of the Horn of Africa. They not only share a rich cultural and linguistic […]
The Decline and Collapse of African Indigenous Independent Nations/States (1884-2024)
By Lamac A. (2024) The Origins: Berlin Conference and the Scramble for Africa It all began in the mind of Otto von Bismarck, who, at the request of King Leopold […]
The Authenticity of Cultural Norms and Power Struggles Among the Acoli in Aconya
By Lamac A. (2024) The history of the Acoli people reveals the intricate interplay of cultural norms, leadership structures, and power dynamics within their society. One pivotal aspect of this […]
Time to Reclaim Our Heritage: The true Identity of the Luo People
By Lamac Ayella (2023). Who Are we? For centuries, our true ethnic identity has remained shrouded in ambiguity. Today, many of us identify with names such as “Luo,” “Lwoo,” “Luuo,” […]
PinyLuo Cultural Festival: A Celebration of Luo Heritage and Unity
By Akinyi (2024) The 4th Piny Luo Cultural Festival was a vibrant showcase of Luo culture, traditions, and heritage, held from December 31, 2024, to January 2, 2025, at Migwena […]