Konzo, Bakonjo in Uganda


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The lives of these people center around subsistence farming in steep mountainous terrain and lush green valleys. The people are short and stout, very fit from their way of life. It is nothing to see a 10 year old child carrying 20 liters of water hundreds of meters up the mountains. They are peaceful, friendly and welcoming, happy to share the little they have with anyone in need.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Witchcraft seems to play a role with the less educated.


What Are Their Needs?

I think the main things they require are quality education and freedom from corruption.
With those two things change would be a natural progression. Sadly greed and corruption sees very little help come their way. On May 1, 2013 the Nyamwanba River flooded, destroying many homes and lives at Kilembe. It was weeks before any government assistance. A truckload of flour, mattresses, blankets and other supplies sent to help was sadly stolen by those in positions of power.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Konzo, Bakonjo in Uganda.


Profile Source:   Steven & Najjoba Kennewell  

People Name General Konzo
People Name in Country Konzo, Bakonjo
Alternate Names Konjo
Population this Country 1,184,000
Population all Countries 1,580,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 12779
ROP3 Code 105186
Country Uganda
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Southwest, Ruwenzori mountains, Kasese, Kabarole and Bundibugyo districts; Olhughendera dialect: Bundibugyo district.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Uganda
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Southwest, Ruwenzori mountains, Kasese, Kabarole and Bundibugyo districts; Olhughendera dialect: Bundibugyo district..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 28.00 %)
89.00 %
Ethnic Religions
11.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Konzo (1,184,000 speakers)
Language Code koo   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Konzo (1,184,000 speakers)
Language Code koo   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Konzo

Primary Language:  Konzo

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1914-1995)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
Photo Source Steven & Najjoba Kennewell 
Profile Source Steven & Najjoba Kennewell 
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