Somali speaking Ajuran in Kenya

The Ajuran Somali living in northeastern Kenya have their roots in the Muslim Ajuran dynasty in Somalia. The Ajurans ruled over much of the Horn of Africa in the Middle Ages. Many of the ruined fortifications dotting the landscapes of southern Somalia today date to the Ajuran sultanate's engineers. During the Ajuran period, many peoples in the southern part of the Horn of Africa converted to Islam. At the end of the 17th century, the Ajuran state disintegrated into several successor kingdoms and states.

Ministry Obstacles

Opposition to Christians can be strong in parts of northern Kenya, where Muslims are in the majority. Overt Christian testimony can be dangerous.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for those workers presently reaching out to the Ajurans of Kenya. Pray the Lord would give them encouragement, wisdom and the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture Focus

"We acknowledge our wickedness, O LORD, and the iniquity of our fathers, for we have sinned against you."  Jeremiah 14:20

Scripture Prayer

Pray that soon leaders among this people group will repent of their sins and lead others to do the same.

Prayer Focus

There may be a few followers of Jesus among the Ajurans. They very much need prayer support. Pray they would not waver in their commitment to Christ. Pray that influential people within the Ajuran tribe, such as the imams, would be given a growing interest in Jesus (whom Muslims call Isa al-Masih). Perhaps he will reveal himself to some in a vision or dream.