The Mukogodo were the earliest speakers of an Afroasiatic Cushitic language to immigrate into Kenya. Their original fathers were from Ethiopia. Today they represent the Yaaku speakers who are called Mukogodo. The name "Yaaku" speaking is given to them by southern nilotes, which means, "hunting people." They inhabit the area northwest of Mount Kenya Doldol.
They are herders as well as farmers, but herding is the more common occupation. They also practice bee keeping. Other farming or herding communities assimilated many of them. For instance, the Maasai. Therefore, some have exchanged their language and culture for that of the Maasai. Now they are considered as a sub-tribe of Maasai and speak the Maa language. Warriorship and age-set grouping is akin to that of the Maasais. Life is organized around cattle herding and raiding activities. Religion is characterized by traditional monotheism, just like the Maasai traditional religion. Their god is appeased through animal sacrifices.
In addition, they also practice animism. Since the Mokogodo do not have an Oloibni (priest/prophet/soothsayer), they seek assistance from the Maasai Oloiboni. An Anglican church has been planted among them, but their openness to Christianity and religious change is still uncertain.
Scripture Prayers for the Mukogodo, Yaaku in Kenya.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Mukogodo, Yaaku |
People Name in Country | Mukogodo, Yaaku |
Population this Country | 4,500 |
Population all Countries | 4,500 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
Alternate Names | Mukogodo; Ndorobo; Yaaku |
People ID | 15927 |
ROP3 Code | 110903 |
Country | Kenya | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Isiolo and Laikipia counties: Mukogodo forest west of Doldol, foothills north of Mount Kenya; Turkana and Samburu counties: Lake Turkana south tip. 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 | Isiolo and Laikipia counties: Mukogodo forest west of Doldol, foothills north of Mount Kenya; Turkana and Samburu counties: Lake Turkana south tip.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.70 %) |
6.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
94.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Yaaku (4,500 speakers) |
Language Code | muu Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Yaaku (4,500 speakers) |
Language Code | muu Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Yaaku |
Primary Language: Yaaku
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |