Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Khoisan

Language: Swahili (individual language) - (swh)

Alternate Name(s): Dahalo

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Kenya

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Population: 3,100

Global Population: 3,100

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity

Overview: The Swahili-speaking Sanye of Kenya, numbering 3,100, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Khoisan people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Kenya. Their primary language is Swahili (individual language). The primary religion practiced by the Swahili-speaking Sanye 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

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Radio Broadcast: Available