Dahalo in Kenya
Photo Source:
Anonymous
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Map Source:
Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission
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| People Name: | Dahalo |
| Country: | Kenya |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 3,300 |
| World Population: | 3,300 |
| Primary Language: | Dahalo |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 7.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 6.60 % |
| Scripture: | Translation Started |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | Khoisan |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Dahalo is a South Cushitic language. There are very few who speak it in Kenya. Dahalo is their language as well as their name. Traditionally, they were hunters and gatherers who survived on berries and wild nuts.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Dahalos are merging with other tribes; they don’t have their own villages; they live among the Swahili and other Bantu groups.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Most retain their traditional African religion, though there are Christians among them.
What Are Their Needs?
Many feel the need to preserve their rapidly diminishing language and culture. As it stands, they are learning the language and ways of neighboring people.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Dahalos to put their identity in Jesus Christ and love him with all their hearts.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in Dahalo families, drawing them to Christ.
Pray for the Lord to direct Dahalo families into a bright future.