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Give factors which led to the migration and settlement of the Luo into Kenya by 1800

Give factors which led to the migration and settlement of the Luo into Kenya by 1800.

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edwin
All river lake nilotes including the Luo came from a place called Bahr-el-Ghazal. Here are reasons why the Luo migrated
a) They might have been Escaping from clan or family feuds.
b) There was population pressure in their area of origin.
c) They were nomadic pastoralists in search of better grazing lands and water for their
livestock
d) They were fleeing the outbreak of disease that affected both people and animals.
e) They were escaping famine and drought.
f) They fled constant attacks from their neighbours.
g) They were also looking for better fishing grounds.
h) The migrated to satisfy their spirit of adventure.
Their migration into Kenya began in the 15th c. they moved in four distinct
Edwinnyongesa8 answered the question on May 9, 2018 at 09:06

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