Karamojong, Dodoth in Uganda
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| People Name: | Karamojong, Dodoth |
| Country: | Uganda |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 1,160,000 |
| World Population: | 1,160,000 |
| Primary Language: | Ng'akarimojong |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 30.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 2.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Nilotic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Dodoth is a tribe among the Karimojong ethnic group. Centuries ago they migrated to Uganda from Ethiopia. They are now located in northeast Uganda, bordering Kenya in the east and South Sudan in the south.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Men normally move around looking for pasture and water, leaving women in manyatas. They consider cattle as royalty and all men's success and position is measured by livestock. Men who don't have much livestock engage in violent cattle raids among neighbors. The acquisition of modern firearms has worsened the raids. There are many widows due to death in raids.
There social status is communal. They stay in manyatas, or well-fenced huts made of wood. The manyata has several hundreds of inhabitants.
What Are Their Beliefs?
They hold traditional beliefs. They believe in a god named Akuj and in mysterious powers, spiritual beings and divinations. However, there is also a strong Christian minority, mostly Roman Catholic.
What Are Their Needs?
The Dodoths need peace in their homeland. As it stands, cattle raids are destroying many lives.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move in Dodoth churches and families.
Pray that soon Dodoth disciples will be making more disciples.
Pray for them to understand that God is their provider.
Pray for thankfulness and dedication to the Lord.