Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Nilotic

Language: Turkana - (tuv)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Kenya

Also found in: South Sudan

Population: 1,325,000

Global Population: 1,329,700

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Turkana of Kenya, numbering 1,325,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,329,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Turkana. The primary religion practiced by the Turkana is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available