Tugen Language

Tugen also known as Turgen is a language spoken in Baringo County in Kenya by the Tugen people.

It belongs to the Kalenjin group of languages which also includes Keiyo, Kipsigis, Kupsabiny, Marakwet, Nandi, Pokot, Sabaot and Terik languages.

Tugen language has approximately 210,000 native speakers.

The language has 3 dialects; Lembus, Arror and Samor.

Learn everyday and popular Tugen language phrases and their meaning in English, including greetings, directions, love words and a lot of day-to-day conversations.

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