Kalenjin, Nandi in Kenya
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| People Name: | Kalenjin, Nandi |
| Country: | Kenya |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 1,253,000 |
| World Population: | 1,253,000 |
| Primary Language: | Nandi |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 98.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 4.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Nilotic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Nandi is a warrior community that are known to have resisted the British rule in Kenya. Some of the finest long distance runners in the world come from Nandi communities. A few world record holders are: Wilson Kipketer, Henry Rono, Bernard Lagat, Pamela Jelimo, Robert Cheruiyot, Martin Lel, Felix Limo, Ibrahim Hussein, Moses Tanui, Kipchoge Keino, Janet Jepkosgei, Noah Ngeny and Eliud Kipchoge. The Nandi are a sub-tribe of the Kalenjin tribe and are known as a running community. They have a close relation with Murle of South Sudan. Most Nandi are Christians.
Text Source:
Adam Kipkemei
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