Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, East-Coastal
Language: Kipfokomu - (pkb)
Alternate Name(s): Ozi
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Kenya
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Population: 69,500
Global Population: 69,500
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Upper Pokomo of Kenya, numbering 69,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, East-Coastal people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Kenya. Their primary language is Kipfokomu. The primary religion practiced by the Upper Pokomo is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available