Kwegu in Ethiopia
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Map Source:
Anonymous
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| People Name: | Kwegu |
| Country: | Ethiopia |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 3,600 |
| World Population: | 3,600 |
| Primary Language: | Kwegu |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 44.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 39.80 % |
| Scripture: | Translation Started |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Nilotic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
The Kwegu speak a language which is Nilo-Saharan. There is 36% lexical similarity with the Mursi and, depending on the area where they live, they use the Bodi dialect of Me'en or Mursi as second language.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Kwegu live in a symbiotic relationship with the Mursi, which by some anthropologists is considered more of tribal dominance, in which the Mursi dominate the Kwegu. The Kwegu serve the Mursi by providing them with honey and games and are available to ferry them across the Omo, for the Kwegu are experts in crossing through the swift currents of the Omo River. In return, the Mursi benefit the Kwegu by assisting them to obtain cattle (which the Kwegu do not have), which is a vital part of bride wealth and without which they cannot get married.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Kwegus are mainly traditional religionists, but nearly half are Christian. Among the Christians, they are either Ethiopian Orthodox or Evangelical.
What Are Their Needs?
The Kwegus need a Bible in their language. The process has started, but it is far from complete. They have oral Bible materials for those who do not read.
The Lord has invested much in the Kwegus, and they live near the Mursis, an unreached tribe. Th
Prayer Points
Pray for the Lord to bless the Kwegus in such a way they will give him praise and devotion.
Pray that soon the Holy Spirit will move in their churches, drawing thousands close to Jesus.
Pray for the Kwegus to become disciplers of less reached peoples in Ethiopia.
Pray for Kwegu disciples to make more disciples.