Mijikenda, Digo in Kenya

People Name:	Mijikenda, Digo
Country:	Kenya
10/40 Window:	No
Population:	469,000
World Population:	753,000
Primary Language:	Chidigo
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.10 %
Evangelicals:	0.05 %
Scripture:	Unspecified
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Bantu, East-Coastal
Affinity Bloc:	Sub-Saharan Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

For many years the Digo have been involved in trade with Muslim Arabs. As a result, they have enjoyed a higher standard of living than most of their neighboring tribes. In addition to trading, farming and fishing are two other sources of income for the Digo. When a young Digo man marries, he must pay the normal bride price of four heads of cattle, two goats or sheep, and palm wine. He is then incorporated into the bride's family. Eventually, as he demonstrates leadership qualities, he will be accepted into the body of tribal elders.

Ministry Obstacles

Though the Digo are Muslim, they are not good Muslims. Their trade practices with Arab Muslims force them to remain in the Muslim camp. That means they will not seek other spiritual answers from nearby Christians.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

There is a strong Church in Kenya that can be used by God to reach the Muslim peoples like the Digo. Pray for this to happen.
Pray that God will empower the Kenyan church with the ability and the strategy to reach the Digo tribe with the gospel.
Pray that God will cause the Digo to become dissatisfied with their traditional religions and begin searching for the truth.
Pray that Christian broadcasts will be made available in the area of Kenya where the Digo tribe is located.
Ask God to give Christians open doors of ministry to the Digo tribe.