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The Nduka of Central African Republic

The Nduka of Central African Republic, numbering approximately 33,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a community concentrated in the Ndele, Kaga-Bandoro, and Kabo subprefectures of the Central African Republic, speaking a dialect of the Luto, or Ruto, language within the Sara-Bongo-Bagirmi branch of Nilo-Saharan. They mostly adhere to Animism and Lutos is their primary language.

Photo by Google. (2026). Image generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash: Nduka

Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Country: Central African Republic
People Cluster: Sara-Bagirmi
Primary Language(s): Lutos (ndy)
Primary Religion(s): Animism
Population: 33,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG012904
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Animism
Religious Affiliation: Ethnoreligion

80%
%
Animism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Lutos
Language Family: Central Sudanic

100%
%
Luto Speakers

Media Resources in Lutos:

Films:
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1 film

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Bible Resources in Lutos:

Bible Name (Translation)VideoAudioText
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1 entry

Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the Lutos bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Nduka are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Nduka:
Continue prayer and fasting for this group
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group
Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Nduka of Central African Republic

And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
readMatthew 6:16

Pray that those who live to please men and not God will turn from the emptiness of seeking approval from others and find true satisfaction in the treasure of a personal relationship with God.

For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples.
readLuke 2:30

Pray that the lost will see the salvation of God, and that they will trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
readPsalm 37:4

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will delight themselves in the Lord, trusting Him to give them the desires of their hearts.

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!
readPsalm 51:2

Pray that God will raise up believers to go and share the gospel with those in this people group who need to be washed of their iniquity and cleansed from their sins.

Luto Across Countries (ROP3 - 108460) reported in the following countries:

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2 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion ▼
RutoPG011443RutoChad6,500No Longer UnreachedLutosEthnoreligion
NdukaPG012904NdukaCentral African Republic33,000Engaged yet UnreachedLutosAnimism

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