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Orma in Kenya
OR-mah
The Orma are semi-nomadic herders who live in the semi-arid bushlands of southeastern Kenya. They are the southernmost representatives of the once powerful Oromo (Galla) nation of Ethiopia and northern Kenya. They are increasingly in conflict with the neighboring Pokomo people. The Pokomo are farmers or fishermen who live along the Tana River. The Orma are herders and need access to the river to water their herds. All of life for the Orma focuses on the welfare of their cattle and other livestock. The Orma are nearly all Muslim who converted to Islam three or four generations ago.
Ministry Obstacles
Apathy among Christians in Kenya is one of the major obstacles in reaching every people group in that nation. Fear of opposition also keeps believers from reaching out to their non-Christian neighbors.
Outreach Ideas
Kenyan believers from other tribes can be sent to reach the Orma people with the gospel.
Scripture Focus
"Therefore, behold, I will make them know, this once I will make them know my power and my might, and they shall know that my name is the LORD." Jeremiah 16:21
Scripture Prayer
Pray that today’s people group will understand from the heart that God is all powerful, and He can give or withhold blessings.
Prayer Focus
Pray that the few Christian believers among the Orma people would reach their people. Pray for a movement to Christ among the Orma people. Pray for adequate rainfall for the Orma people and for their livestock. Pray for peaceful relations with neighboring tribes.
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| People Name: |
Orma |
| Pronunciation: |
OR-mah |
| Country: |
Kenya |
| 10/40 Window: |
No |
| Population: |
95,000 |
| World Population: |
95,000 |
| Primary Language: |
Orma |
| Primary Religion: |
Islam |
| Scripture: |
New Testament |
| Online Audio NT: |
Yes |
| Jesus Film: |
Yes |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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