Nyole tribe (Luhya)
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The Nyole, also known as Nyore, are a tribe of the Luhya nation from Bunyore
in Western Kenya. Native speakers of the Nyole (or Nyore) dialect of Luhya refer to themselves as Abanyole.
In Swahili
, they are known as Wanyore
Some prominent Nyore leaders include:
Bunyore
Bunyore is a location in Vihiga district in the western province of Kenya, largely occupied by speakers of the Nyole dialect of the Luhya tribe. In the local language, the place is known as Ebunyole and its people Abanyole...
in Western Kenya. Native speakers of the Nyole (or Nyore) dialect of Luhya refer to themselves as Abanyole.
In Swahili
Swahili language
Swahili or Kiswahili is a Bantu language spoken by various ethnic groups that inhabit several large stretches of the Mozambique Channel coastline from northern Kenya to northern Mozambique, including the Comoro Islands. It is also spoken by ethnic minority groups in Somalia...
, they are known as Wanyore
Some prominent Nyore leaders include:
- Kenneth MarendeKenneth MarendeKenneth Otiato Marende, born 7 January 1956, is the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya's 10th Parliament. He was elected Speaker on January 15, 2008. Prior to his election as Speaker, Hon...
the current Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya's 10th Parliament. He was elected as Speaker on January 15, 2008.