Samburu of Kenya
Pray for the 240,000 Samburu of Kenya who live in remote North Central Kenya, dispersed between Mt
Unreached People: Samburu
The Samburu are a semi-nomadic people living in the arid areas between Mount Kenya and Lake Turkana in central northern Kenya. They number nearly 240,000 people. Traditionally the Samburu are a pastoralist community that depends heavily on cattle, sheep, goats and occasionally camels. They are related to the better-known Maasai people. Their culture is set up in a way that encourages a strong adherence to its traditions. Samburu people are generally friendly and hospitable, however, it is difficult for them to leave their traditions and shift their loyalty to Jesus.
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Serving the Samburu
After living in Kenya for six years, Joy Koch met her husband, Martin, serving short term. After a few years in Germany, they moved back to Kenya in 1994 with four young children. They live among the Samburu in Lchakwai, building relationships, serving practically, and sharing the gospel. Joy explains her journey to becoming a missionary.
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One of the answers that we hear echoed regularly when we ask people, “What is the biggest barrier to the gospel in your location?” is ‘culture and tradition’.
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Martin & Joy Koch were warmly welcomed back to Lchakwai after their Home Assignment to continue the ministry started by the TIMO team.
Two years among the Samburu
The Training in Ministry Outreach (TIMO) team living among the Samburu share how the local culture had an impact on the way they shared the gospel.