Nandi Kalenjin in Kenya

The Nandi Kalenjin have only been reported in Kenya
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Nandi is one of the Kalenjin tribes. They have a history of being warriors who strongly resisted the British colonialists.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Like many of the other Kalenjin tribes, the Nandis have produced some of the fastest distance runners. They have a close relationship with the Murle of South Sudan.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Nandi are Christians, though most are part of traditional denominations.


What Are Their Needs?

Nandi Kalenjins need revival fire to bless their churches.


Prayer Items

Pray for them to understand that the Lord can and will provide for all their spiritual and material needs when they put their trust in Him.
Pray for Nandi Kalenjin husbands to love and respect their wives and always remain faithful to them.
Pray for revival fire to bless Nandi Kalenjin churches and families abundantly.
Pray that soon Nandi Kalenjin churches will be preparing and sending workers to the least-reached parts of Africa.


Scripture Prayers for the Kalenjin, Nandi in Kenya.


References

Anonymous.
https://www.govisitkenya.com/kalenjin-people.html
https://www.101lasttribes.com/tribes/kalenjin.html


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kalenjin, Nandi
People Name in Country Kalenjin, Nandi
Natural Name Nandi Kalenjin
Alternate Names
Population this Country 1,283,000
Population all Countries 1,283,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 13943
ROP3 Code 107069
Country Kenya
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties; some in Kisumu county north of Kisumu town.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Kenya
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties; some in Kisumu county north of Kisumu town..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 4.00 %)
98.00 %
Ethnic Religions
2.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Nandi (1,283,000 speakers)
Language Code niq   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Nandi (1,283,000 speakers)
Language Code niq   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Nandi

Primary Language:  Nandi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes
Bible-New Testament Yes
Bible-Complete Yes  (1939-1946)
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
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Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
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Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Nandi Jesus Film Project
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Nandi Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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