The Kabras, or Kabarasi, are a tribe of Kenya. They are a Bantu-related group. They raise and keep livestock as well as farming maize, sugar cane and other crops.
"Before the colonial era, the Kabaras were under the rulership of Nabongo Mumia, the king of the Wanga. They were represented by an elder in his Council of Elders. The last known elder in the kings council was Soita Libukana Samaramarami. The kabaras are said to have originally been Banyala." (1)
They are located in Malava, in the Kabras Division of Kakamega District in Kenya. They are located between the Kakamega and Webuye townships.
Their lives depend on farming crops and keeping livestock. They are quick to integrate others' values and beliefs. Their language is Lukabaras.
Boys are circumcised. They exchange a pride-price in order for a girl to marry.
A good number still practices traditional beliefs and practices in African setting, for example in regard to circumcision and marriages. Others practice the Christian faith or Islam.
They need scriptures, hymnals, and other literature in their mother tongue. Bible translation is needed.
* Scripture Prayers for the Luhya, Kabras in Kenya.
* Pray for the progress of Bible translation and literacy.
* Pray for increased availability of translation resources.
(1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabras. Retrieved 8/10/2010
Profile Source: Malava Bible Translation and Literacy |
People Name General | Luhya, Kabras |
People Name in Country | Luhya, Kabras |
Natural Name | Kabras Luhya |
Population this Country | 330,000 |
Population all Countries | 330,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
Alternate Names | |
People ID | 19916 |
ROP3 Code | 115443 |
Country | Kenya | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 49 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Kakamega, Nandi, and Uasin Gishu counties. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Kenya |
Region | Africa, East and Southern |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 49 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Kakamega, Nandi, and Uasin Gishu counties.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Language | Lukabaras (330,000 speakers) |
Language Code | lkb Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Lukabaras (330,000 speakers) |
Language Code | lkb Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Lukabaras |
Primary Language: Lukabaras
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
None reported |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Religion Subdivision: | Protestant |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 43.00 %) |
90.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
10.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
25.0 %
|
Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
Protestant |
65.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
10.0 %
|