Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Nilotic

Language: Kakwa - (keo)

Alternate Name(s): Kakwa

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: South Sudan

Also found in: Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Uganda

Population: 109,000

Global Population: 408,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Bari Kakwa of South Sudan, numbering 109,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 408,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Kakwa. The primary religion practiced by the Bari Kakwa is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

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Jesus Film: Available

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