Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Nilotic
Language: Luo (Kenya and Tanzania) - (luo)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Neo-Pentecostalism
Country: Tanzania
Also found in: Kenya; United States
Population: 276,000
Global Population: 5,738,400
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 276,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,738,400 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Luo (Kenya and Tanzania). 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.
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Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available