El Molo
A language of Kenya
| Population | 8 (1994 I. Larsen), decreasing. Ethnic population: 700 (2007 BTL). |
| Region | Eastern Province, Marsabit District, Lake Turkana southeast shore, Elmolo Bay. |
| Alternate names | Dehes, Elmolo, Fura-Pawa, Ldes, “Ndorobo” |
| Dialects | The original language is similar to Daasanach [dsh]. |
| Classification | Afro-Asiatic, Cushitic, East, Western Omo-Tana |
| Language use | May be no remaining speakers. Some revitalization may be taking place. GIDS 7. Older adults only. Most of the ethnic group now speak Samburu [saq] or Turkana [tuv]. Affiliated with the Samburu. |
| Comments | Fishermen. Traditional religion, Christian. Nearly extinct. |
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