Culture
The culture of the Suba People is very distinct from those of the Luo. The Suba people practice circumcision as an initiation process from boyhood to adulthood. Mostly boys are circumcised. In some clans, even girls are circumcised. The Suba people are cattle farmers- a culture that they borrowed from the Luos. Even though the Luo no longer keep large herds of cattle, the Suba still keep cattle in large numbers. This is especially common in Migori District in Suba west division where cattle rustlling between Kurians and Suba people is common. The Abasuba also commonly practice polygamy, some of the members of the clan are named to have had even ten wives.
Politically, the Suba were subordinate to the Luo even though they are skeptical of the Luo culture. They have constantly voted with the Luos of Kenya.
The most renownd Suba leaders include:
- Josh Seko: Engineer and a graduate from University of Leicester, UK. He is seen by many as the future potential leader.
- Princes Jully: Benga Musician
- Onyi Papa Jey: Ohangala Musician
- Tom Ogweno: Former Harambee Stars player
- George BlackBerry odhiambo: Former Gor sensational midfielder
- Tom Mboya: Assassinated Independence Hero:
- The Late senior chief Seko(Magunga):
- Chief Ogwada: Colonial chief in Migori.
- Ezekiel Maswabe: An old businessman in Muhuru Bay
- Joseph Mbadi: Gwassi Mp
- Ochola Ogur: Former Nyatike MP
- The Late George Seko: Lecturer
- The late Jack Asadhi Sarioba, former chairperson Nyanza west KFF branch
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