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How poverty compels us to believe that Luos are fun lovers

In Kenya, the Luo community has been dragged into a lot of things; stone throwers, pride and extravagance. Don’t be offended if you're one. When you talk about class, our brothers and sisters from lake side are way ahead, it also not lost in me, that Luo men are the most romantic men in Kenya. To confirm this ask any lady who has dated Otieno, Ouma or Ochieng' from Alego.

Luos have been known for their close affinity to pleasures of this world. Talk of latest and expensive cars, visiting of high end places on this earth like Bahamas, Dubai, just to name a few. Even a friend once told me that being a Luo is a calling.

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