Suba

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A language of Kenya

ISO 639-3
sxb
Alternate Names
Luo AbaSuba
Population

139,000 (2009 census), increasing.

Location

Lake Victoria east shore; Mfangano and Rusinga islands.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, E, Kuria (E.43)
Dialects

EgiSuba, Suba. Most similar to Suba-Simbiti [ssc].

Language Use

Vigorous. Revitalization efforts have been very effective. Home, social gatherings. All ages. Positive attitudes. 95%–100% bilingual in Dholuo [luo].

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 10%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Radio programs. Films. NT: 2010.
Writing
Latin script.