Bakenyi in Uganda
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The Bakenyi of Uganda are a Bantu ethnic group of people. It is believed that they migrated from the Buganda central region and moved eastward and settled in eastern part of Uganda around Lake Kyoga basin in the Buyende district in sub counties like Kidera, Nkondo, Kagulu and others.
Some Bakenyi crossed Lake Kyoga and settled in the Teso region in areas of the Kadungulu sub county around Kagwara and Namulemuka. Many Bakenyi are settled around the northern part of Lake Victoria in the Bwonda landing site in Mayuge and the district landing site in Jinja District.
The Bakenyi have around 20 clans like Bakoma, Baseregwe, Bawengere, Babango, Bagulu, Bandije, Bajwana, Batembe, Basagule, Babira and others.
They live near waterways and fishing is an important aspect of their lives.
They are polygamist and practice widow inheritance. This means a widow is forced to marry the brother of her deceased husband.
They believe in small gods such as Lubale, Katigo, Isiranya and others.
They need clean water and medical care. AIDS and malaria are killing people. They need capital to buy standard fishing tools. Education is needed as well as spiritual support.
Scripture Prayers for the Bakenyi in Uganda.
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| Other PDF Profile |
| People Name General | Bakenyi |
| People Name in Country | Bakenyi |
| Alternate Names | |
| Population this Country | 135,000 |
| Population all Countries | 135,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 5 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 12630 |
| ROP3 Code | 104849 |
| Country | Uganda | ||
| Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | No | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Location in Country | Buyende, Kaliro, Pallisa, Serere, and Mayuge districts: Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga basin; some in Kamuli, Kaberamaido, Kayunga, Bugiri, and Busia districts. 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 | Buyende, Kaliro, Pallisa, Serere, and Mayuge districts: Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga basin; some in Kamuli, Kaberamaido, Kayunga, Bugiri, and Busia districts.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 24.00 %) |
85.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
1.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
14.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Kenye (135,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | lke Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Kenye (135,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | lke Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Kenye |
Primary Language: Kenye
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| None reported |
| Photo Source | Anonymous |
| Map Source | Anonymous |
| Profile Source | Anonymous |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
