Ilwana in Kenya
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The name Malakote (meaning slave) was given to this people group by the Somalis. The Somalis introduced them to Islam and made them slaves. The people today prefer to be called Ilwana (meaning free men) closely related to the Kiswahili word muunguana translated by Krapf and Cust (1882) to be "a free man.” The Ilwana live along the Tana River of Kenya.
The Ilwana livelihood is based on farming, fishing and bee-keeping.
They practice Islam mixed with animism and witchcraft. Evangelism efforts have met opposition.
A Christian community among the Ilwana has provided refuge to Muslim Background Believers and other Christians when fighting breaks out and persecution is intense.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give Ilwana people such a desire for spiritual truth that they will follow the Lamb of God no matter what pressure they face.
Pray for Christ followers to disciple Ilwana people to disciple others.
Pray for a movement to Christ that will bless the Ilwana people in every way.
Scripture Prayers for the Ilwana in Kenya.
Worker in Kenya, Pray for Kenya brochure.
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Ilwana |
| People Name in Country | Ilwana |
| Alternate Names | Malakote; Waliwana |
| Population this Country | 23,000 |
| Population all Countries | 23,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| People ID | 13432 |
| ROP3 Code | 106128 |
| ROP25 Code | 305017 |
| ROP25 Name | Malakote |
| Country | Kenya | ||
| Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | No | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Location in Country | Garissa and Tana River counties: Tana River north of Pokomo, between Bura and Garissa. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Kenya |
| Region | Africa, East and Southern |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | No |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
| Location in Country | Garissa and Tana River counties: Tana River north of Pokomo, between Bura and Garissa.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.02 %) |
0.02 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
99.98 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Kiwilwana (23,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | mlk Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Kiwilwana (23,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | mlk Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Kiwilwana |
Primary Language: Kiwilwana
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (2018) |
| Bible-Complete | No |
| FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
| Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
| General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
| Text / Printed Matter | Jesus Messiah comic book | General / Other |
| Photo Source | Jeff Nelson |
| Map Source | People Group location: Anonymous. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
