People
Who they are
The Kutu, also spelled Khutu, live in Tanzania, in Morogoro Region, in the districts of Morogoro Rural and Kilosa, and also in Pwani, west of Dar es Salaam. Some live south of the city of Morogoro, on the slopes of the Uluguru Mountains, and Dakawa is one of the most important Kutu communities. They are a Bantu people who speak Kutu, also called Kikutu. Most are Muslim, and there are Christian minorities and followers of traditional religions.
Where they live
1
Country
152K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Tanzania Partially reached
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100%
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148.000 |
How they live
In this area, the main crops are rice, maize and sorghum, while coconuts and bananas are sold for income. Cotton was an important crop until 1989, and families are now also beginning to grow sesame. Most villages have a mosque and a Quranic school. Traditionally, the Kutu trace descent through the mother’s side. Today, land is usually passed down through the father’s side, but a sister’s son is still entitled to a share.
What they believe
Most Kutu are Sunni Muslims. Many also depend on the spirit world for their everyday needs because they see God as too distant, and so they use amulets to deal with spiritual forces. There are Christians among the Kutu, but they are few, and some of the people follow traditional religions.
The Bible in this people's language
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Kutu
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)3.1%
Evangelicals2.1%
Needs
The Kutu have many health needs. There are Christians among them, but they are few, and they need support in their faith and help to train new disciples in villages where most people are Muslim. The New Testament is available in Kutu, and reading and listening to it in families and Christian communities can nurture this faith.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for Kutu families with health needs.
Pray for Kutu Christians to grow in faith and train new disciples.
Pray for the New Testament in Kutu to be used in Christian communities.
Pray for Kutu people who depend on amulets and spirits to come to know God’s care through Jesus.
Pray for churches among the Kutu to share the gospel respectfully in villages where most people are Muslim.
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