Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Nilotic

Language: Dholuo - (luo)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Neo-Pentecostalism

Country: Tanzania

Also found in: Kenya; United States

Population: 283,000

Global Population: 5,845,400

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Luo of Tanzania, numbering 283,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,845,400 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Dholuo. The primary religion practiced by the Luo is Neo-Pentecostalism, a movement characterized by manifestations in non-Pentecostal churches of what have been traditionally categorized as Pentecostal experiences, frequently combined with prosperity gospel theology.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available