Maasai

• Alternate names: Masai Also: in Tanzania -- Kimaasai, Lumbwa, Maa, Masai
• Scriptures published: Bible (1991) New Testament (1923--1967) Portions (1905--1961)
• Literacy: Literacy rate in first language: 10%. Literacy rate in second language: 30%. Taught in primary schools. N
• Primary country: Kenya
• Region: Rift Valley Province, Kajiado and Narok districts
• Also used in: United Republic of Tanzania
• Religion: Traditional religion, Christian
• Livelihood: Pastoralists: cattle, goats; agriculturalists
• Number of users: 1,297,000 (842,000; 455,000 in Tanzania (2006))

(data from Ethnologue and other sources)

Scripture

• Faith Comes by Hearing:
• Forum of Bible Agencies International: Find a Bible in Maasai
• World Bibles: all known Scripture available in Maasai on the web
• Joshua Project: Maasai — facts and resources

Other

• ScriptSource: writing systems of the world
• Ethnologue entry for Maasai — detailed linguistic information.