The Kamukuio translation serves 3 language groups, all accessible from Kamukuio town in the southwest of Angola. Some live further south, and others live up on a nearby mountain. These groups live on ancestral land, although recent migrations and relocations have occurred due to the civil war. They rely on livestock and small-scale cultivation to make a living, and are a traditionally oral people with around 95% practicing African traditional religion.

Although the Kwandu and Humbe have been exposed to the Gospel, the Kuvale people have almost no believers or churches. Other major obstacles include poverty and identity confusion among the language groups. This causes some ethnic groups to totally avoid each other, even in the church. Despite these tensions, young Christians are showing a greater openness to interacting with fellow Christians of different ethnic groups. Access to oral Bible stories in their heart languages is becoming a catalyst to greater harmony and unity among the diverse language groups in the Kamukuio area.

“The Word of God has brought many benefits in my life. I no longer wake up with fear because of bad dreams. God has given me peace.”

- Kukuye Muanduhuviliya (artist, translator)

Joao Bartolomeu, who reported on this translation, confirmed that this translator’s family had noticed the difference at home, and the village were surprised at the difference that the Word of God had made in Muandhuviliya’s life. It has become a routine in the artist's house to tell stories and pray before bed.

Last year each team received 50 audio devices and 100 SD cards with the finalised Scriptures ready for distribution. During 2023 discussions have been underway and steps are being taken to move this project to the next phase of translation. 

In the meantime, the translated Scriptures have been in use in the local communities. Recently, 14 people were baptised, of whom 10 had come to the decision after hearing the translated Scripture stories in their villages!