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
Stages in the translation process
May 20, 2024
‘Why is this translation taking so long?’ This is one of the questions we get about why it takes a number of years to provide a New Testament or complete Bible to a community.
BTL South Sudan
April 2, 2024
As part of our Beyond Kenya Initiative, we are happy to inform you of the registration of Bible Translation and Literacy (E.A.) as an International Organization in South Sudan as of March 15, 2024.
BTL Run for the Bibleless 2024
January 15, 2024
BTL is excited to announce the upcoming 17th edition of the Run for the Bibleless, set for Saturday, March 16th, 2024, in Nairobi, Nakuru, and Eldoret, and on Saturday, July 13th, in Mombasa.
About Us
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Stages in the translation process
May 20, 2024
BTL South Sudan
April 2, 2024
BTL Run for the Bibleless 2024
January 15, 2024