Terik Kalenjin in Kenya
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The Terik people originated in the Mount Elgon region and later moved southerly to where they live today west of the Nandi people to whom they are related. In the old days they used to fight the Nandi raiding them for cattle, territory and would steal their women. Today, though, they are close friends and in many ways they have assimilated with the Nandi people.
The distinction of the Terik has been strengthened nowadays through teaching of the Terik language in schools and radio programs in Terik as well as other measures. They do not have Scripture in their language, however.
The Terik are one of the Kalenjin peoples who also live in Sudan, Uganda and Ethiopia. They constitute nearly 15 percent of the Kenyan population. The famous runners from Kenya are disproportionately Kalenjin.
The people speak KiSwahili and English in addition to Terik.
While most Terik identify as Christian, there are also a sizeable number who follow their traditional animist religion.
Scripture Prayers for the Kalenjin, Terik in Kenya.
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| Other PDF Profile |
| People Name General | Kalenjin, Terik |
| People Name in Country | Kalenjin, Terik |
| Natural Name | Terik Kalenjin |
| Alternate Names | Terik |
| Population this Country | 120,000 |
| Population all Countries | 120,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 5 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 15445 |
| ROP3 Code | 109969 |
| Country | Kenya | ||
| Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | No | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Location in Country | Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties: west of Eldoret. 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 | Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties: west of Eldoret.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 39.00 %) |
80.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
20.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Terik (120,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | tec Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Terik (120,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | tec Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Terik |
Primary Language: Terik
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
| Text / Printed Matter | Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies | World Missionary Press |
| Map Source | Anonymous |
| Profile Source | Anonymous |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
