Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Lakes

Language: Nyankore - (nyn)

Alternate Name(s): Nyankole, Runyankole, Ulunyankore, Ulunyankole, Nkole, Olunyankole, Bahima, Southern Hema, Bahima

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Uganda

Also found in: Burundi; Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Rwanda; Tanzania

Population: 427,000

Global Population: 477,700

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Hima of Uganda, numbering 427,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Lakes people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 477,700 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Nyankore. The primary religion practiced by the Hima is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available