Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-East

Language: Taveta - (tvs)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Tanzania

Also found in: Kenya

Population: 6,900

Global Population: 420,900

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Taita-Taveta of Tanzania, numbering 6,900, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-East people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 420,900 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Taveta. The primary religion practiced by the Taita-Taveta is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available