Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa
People Cluster: Oromo
Language: Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo - (gax)
Alternate Name(s): Boran; Southern Oromo
Primary Religion: Islam
Country: Kenya
Also found in: Ethiopia
Population: 194,000
Global Population: 989,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Borana of Kenya, numbering 194,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Oromo people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 989,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo. The primary religion practiced by the Borana is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.
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