Nandi is a warrior community that are known to have resisted the British rule in Kenya. Some of the finest long distance runners in the world come from Nandi communities. A few world record holders are: Wilson Kipketer, Henry Rono, Bernard Lagat, Pamela Jelimo, Robert Cheruiyot, Martin Lel, Felix Limo, Ibrahim Hussein, Moses Tanui, Kipchoge Keino, Janet Jepkosgei, Noah Ngeny and Eliud Kipchoge. The Nandi are a sub-tribe of the Kalenjin tribe and are known as a running community. They have a close relation with Murle of South Sudan. Most Nandi are Christians.
* Scripture Prayers for the Kalenjin, Nandi in Kenya.
Profile Source: Adam Kipkemei |
People Name General | Kalenjin, Nandi |
People Name in Country | Kalenjin, Nandi |
World Population | 1,175,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
Alternate Names | |
People ID | 13943 |
ROP3 Code | 107069 |
Country | Kenya | ||
Region | East and Southern Africa | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 40 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties; some in Kisumu county north of Kisumu town. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Kenya |
Region | East and Southern Africa |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 40 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties; some in Kisumu county north of Kisumu town.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Language | Nandi (1,175,000 speakers) |
Language Code | niq Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Nandi (1,175,000 speakers) |
Language Code | niq Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Nandi |
Primary Language: Nandi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | Yes |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1939-1980) |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
World Bibles |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Text / Printed Matter | World Missionary Press Booklets |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Religion Subdivision: | Independent |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 53.18 %) |
98.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
2.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
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Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
45.0 %
|
Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
Protestant |
40.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
15.0 %
|