As a result of this lifestyle, health conditions are poor. Infant mortality rates are high. Mokole children often do not receive an education at school because they are needed at home to aid in farming and housekeeping. Young females usually do not attend school. Instead, they collect firewood, cook, haul water, and care for their younger siblings.
Young males assist their parents in farming as they work in the fields.
Some may care for small flocks of sheep, goats or cattle while they graze. Polygamy is a way of life among the Mokole, and some men may have as many as eight wives. In addition to wives, children as viewed as status symbols, particularly males, because of their ability to serve in the fields. When asked, most Mokole would answer that their religion is Islam. However, in addition to traditional Islamic practices, Mokole also retain many practices of traditional tribal religion.