Reaching the unreached with God’s Word in their language!
Our Work
Bible translation, sustainable literacy and language development programmes among small language groups in Kenya and beyond.
Bible Translation
To provide Scriptures in small language groups in Kenya and in the East Africa Region. BTL is currently involved in over 25 languages in Kenya and recently in the East Africa Region.
Literacy
To enhance social and economic development through provision of literacy skills to the small language groups; adequate literacy skills are critical to make concrete decisions, alleviate poverty and social exclusion.
Language Development
To see the languages first developed into writing systems. This enables the community to develop literature in and for their language. Besides, it is a key element of Bible Translation
Projects
BTL Business & Fundraising
Our business ventures and project fundraising initiatives
CICC Ruiru
BTL-CICC is a distraction free Christian environment for corporate meetings, retreats and total relaxation for families and individuals. BTL-CICC offers: Conferencing Facilities, Accommodation, Wedding packages, Wedding Gardens, Recreational Facilities, Salon, Barber shop, Car wash, video shoot and photo shoot venues.
Tafsiri Business Ventures
Tafsiri business ventures are income-generating ventures for BTL. They include the Tafsiri Printing Press, Tafsiri Bookshop, and Translation Services. Their proceeds support Bible Translation and Literacy in the Country and Beyond
NEWS & EVENTS
Our latest news and information
The Marakwet ‘Beehive’ is Complete
July 29, 2026
What a time and season to witness the completion of the Marakwet full Bible after several years of translation! Some of the key milestones in the translation include;
One Run, Three Counties – Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret
April 6, 2026
The Run for the Bibleless 2026 stands as a powerful testament of faith in action, an indication that collective efforts can bring hope. It reinforces the profound truth that everyone deserves the opportunity to hear and understand God’s Word in their own language.
Initiating The Kipsigis Translation Project
March 16, 2026
Friday, 27th February 2026, was a historic moment for the Kipsigis community as community leaders and a team from BTL, led by our Executive Director, Mr. Samuel Kakui, gathered in Bomet town to deliberate on the way forward for the development of the Kipsigis language and the translation of the Bible into Kipsigis.
About Us
Recent Posts
The Marakwet 'Beehive' is Complete
July 29, 2026
One Run, Three Counties - Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret
April 6, 2026
Initiating The Kipsigis Translation Project
March 16, 2026