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Joka-Owiny
Jok'Owiny
LuoPatrilineal lineage4 clans documented
Language
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Lineage system
Patrilineal
Population
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Type
Community
About the Joka-Owiny

Second wave of Luo migrants, arrived 1598-1625. Named after the legendary leader Owiny.

How they identify
Person (singular)Jok'Owiny
People (plural)Jo-Owiny
HomelandSiaya County

A member introduces themselves: “Ndi Jok'Owiny” — from the land of Siaya County.

Clans (4)
Jo-Alego
Jo-Alego
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Jo-Asembo
Jo-Asembo
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Jo-Sakwa
Jo-Sakwa
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Jo-Uyoma
Jo-Uyoma
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Sources
  • Ogot, Bethwell A. History of the Southern Luo (1967)
Parent ethnic group
Luo
Jo-Luo
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At a glance
NameJoka-Owiny
EndonymJok'Owiny
Ethnic groupLuo
TypeCommunity
LineagePatrilineal
Sub-groups0 documented
Clans4 documented
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