Northern Sagara Kagulu in Tanzania

The Northern Sagara Kagulu have only been reported in Tanzania
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Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
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Introduction / History

The Kagulu live in a relatively small geographical area of central Tanzania, but they reside at various levels of elevation. Some live in the lowlands, others on plateaus, and still others in the cold and rainy Kaguru and Nguru Mountains. Although some Kagulu are found in urban centers, many live in villages without electricity or running water. They live in rectangular houses which are framed with branches and plastered with earth, although houses of clay bricks or cement blocks with tin roofs are becoming increasingly common.

Like many other groups in Tanzania, most Kagulu are farmers, growing crops such as sweet potatoes, beans, maize, and rice. Many Kagulu also raise animals, including chickens, ducks, sheep, and goats. They are also known for making wooden bicycles, which they sell to people from other tribes. Men often wear Western-style clothing, but women usually wear the colorfully printed cloths known as 'kanga' that are common throughout the country.

Anglican missionaries brought Christianity in the late 1800s, and now several denominations have churches throughout the Kagulu territory. The vast majority of Kagulu would call themselves Christians, but in reality this could mean anything from being a true follower of Jesus to merely a name. Traditional religion still has a strong hold on the people, and many who profess Christianity continue to struggle with the tension of trusting in God or relying on traditional attempts to appease spirits, including those of their ancestors. Christian leaders among the Kagulu are eager to disciple their own people and many receive training at Bible schools. They are also hopeful that the Kagulu translation of the Scriptures, which is currently underway, will be a great blessing to their tribe.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Kagulu, Northern Sagara in Tanzania.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Kagulu
People Name in Country Kagulu, Northern Sagara
Natural Name Northern Sagara Kagulu
Alternate Names Megi
Population this Country 448,000
Population all Countries 448,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 12414
ROP3 Code 104401
ROP25 Code 303483
ROP25 Name Kaguru
Country Tanzania
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Morogoro region; Dodoma region, Kilosa District   Source:  Ethnologue 2010
Country Tanzania
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Morogoro region; Dodoma region, Kilosa District.   Source:  Ethnologue 2010
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 12.00 %)
60.00 %
Ethnic Religions
20.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
20.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kagulu (448,000 speakers)
Language Code kki   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Kagulu (448,000 speakers)
Language Code kki   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Kagulu

Primary Language:  Kagulu

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1885-1894)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (2007-2009)
Bible-Complete No
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) 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 Jesus Film: view in Kagulu Jesus Film Project
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Kagulu YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Kagulu YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Kagulu Literacy & Evangelism International
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