The Digo
The Digo are an East African tribe, concentrated on the southern coastal strip of Kenya
The Digo are an East African tribe, concentrated on the southern coastal strip of Kenya between Mombasa and the border of Tanzania. They have gained income through trade with Muslim Arabs as well as farming and fishing. Their principal crop is ‘manioc’, a small shrub with thick roots that are eaten like potatoes. They also grow sesame, corn, rice, and beans. ‘Palm wine’ is a popular drink produced from the palm tree.
The Digo are an East African tribe, concentrated on the southern coastal strip of Kenya
After a last minute change of plan, Emily Bushell spent a few months serving short term in Kenya, homeschooling missionary children from a team who are working among the Digo.
Chris & Candy Wood currently serve on a team among the Digo on the southern coastal strip of Kenya between Mombasa and the border of Tanzania. We asked them about the challenges the Digo face in accepting the gospel for themselves.
In Kenya the official languages are English and Kiswahili, but more than 60 languages are spoken and there are more than 40 ethnic groups. See if you can learn any phrases in Chidigo.
Colour in this board, and then play with your friends! You’ll need a dice and something you can use as counters.
The Digo are an East African tribe, concentrated on the southern coastal strip of Kenya between Mombasa and the border of Tanzania.