The Luhya groups do not all speak the same language. Some speak varieties of what is called the Luyia language
("Oluluyia" in the language itself). Others speak what are classified as the languages of
Bukusu, Nyore, Hanga (Wanga), Idakho-Isukha-Tiriki, Saamia and Ragooli. There is much debate about where there is a central Luhya language. There are Bible translations in Ragooli
(Maragoli) and a standardized "Luyia" language. But many have trouble reading either of these. The common languages used among the sub-tribes are Swahili and English. (In linguistic reference, the spelling Luhya refers to the people and Luyi a refers to the language.)
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