Orma
PrintA language of Kenya
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Uardai, Wadai, Warday
Population
66,300 (2009 census), increasing.
Location
North Eastern and Coast provinces, Garissa and Tana River districts.
Language Maps
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
Munyo (Korokoro, Munyo Yaya), Orma, Waata (Sanye). Distinct from Borana [gax]. Munyo Yaya is an ethnic group who speak a dialect of Orma.
Language Use
Vigorous. Closed community. Home, social gatherings. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Kiswahili [swh].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: Less than 30% (English, Kiswahili). Poetry. Bible portions: 2000.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Muslim.