Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: South Asian Jain

Language: Gujarati - (guj)

Alternate Name(s): Jain Oshwal

Primary Religion: Other Religions - Jainism

Country: Kenya

Also found in: India

Population: 23,000

Global Population: 766,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Jain of Kenya, numbering 23,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the South Asian Jain people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 766,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Gujarati. The primary religion practiced by the Jain is Jainism, an Indian religion that promotes non-violence towards all living beings and emphasizes the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation.

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