Mwimbi-Muthambi in Kenya

Introduction / History

Their language defines the Mwimbi-Muthambis. They only live in Kenya.

What Are Their Lives Like?

They primarily engage in agriculture and livestock keeping. Their region, located on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya, provides fertile land suitable for farming. Their crops include beans, maize, bananas, and coffee. Livestock such as sheep, goats, and cattle are also important for both subsistence and trade.

Most live in extended family units, which include grandparents. Kinship ties are strong, and elders are respected for their wisdom and leadership. Marriage is a significant institution, often arranged with the involvement of families, and bride price is a common cultural practice.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Most are animists, who practice the same religion as their ancestors. They fear the spirit world. There is a significant Christian presence; Christians can reach them and others for Christ.

What Are Their Needs?

Mwimbi-Muthambis need medical clinics in each of their villages. Ideally, there would be a team of people in each village who can take care of first aid and medical emergencies using modern medicine.

Prayer Points

Pray for their families and churches to enjoy spiritual refreshing.
May their churches recognize that only Jesus Christ can satisfy their spiritual needs and that they need to forsake the spirit world.
Pray for the Lord to show himself powerful and loving by providing them with an abundant harvest.

Text Source:   Joshua Project