• PEOPLE NAME: KURIA OF KENYA

Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Lakes

Language: Kuria - (kuj)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism

Country: Kenya

Also found in: Tanzania

Population: 349,000

Global Population: 1,060,000


PEID: 14811

ROP: 105455

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical


Overview: The Kuria of Kenya, numbering 349,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Lakes people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,060,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Kuria. The primary religion practiced by the Kuria is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.


Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available