This archive report was first published on 28 July 2019.
On July 28, 2019, a petition was submitted to the Clerk of the National Assembly seeking to amend Article 7 of the Constitution to include Luo as an official language.
The petition, filed by Mr. Sammy Gwada Ogot, argues that the Luo language has the capacity to generate, record, translate, instruct, and transmit knowledge in a scientific manner.
Mr. Ogot, who has previously advocated for the legalization of cannabis, claims that the Luo language is the foundation of universal knowledge and should be recognized as an official language.
He argues that the language has inbuilt capacity to decode meanings of all proper nouns and names comprehensively, and that it is the singular vanguard, voice, and van for protecting, promoting, and conveying culture and knowledge.
Mr. Ogot wants the National Assembly to amend Article 7 of the Constitution to include Luo alongside Kiswahili and English, which he believes aligns with the government's policy to promote and protect the diversity of languages in Kenya.
