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BTL( E.A) is involved in Bible Translation and language development among the small language groups in Kenya and beyond.

Lowerhill, Nairobi Kenya
Joined January 2012
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A language that finds a home in your heart! 📖 A treasure that brings God's truth closer to our heart and transforms lives across generations. It finds a place in our daily lives, shaping hearts, strengthening our faith, and inspiring a deeper walk with God.
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The Truth That Sets Us Free! Freedom begins when we know the truth of God's Word and choose to live by it. “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 ~ Walk in His truth. #WordOfGod
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Wycliffe Global Alliance Communications Workshop for Alliance organisations in Africa commenced today, 2nd Nov, with a welcome address from BTL’s Executive Director, Mr. Samuel Kakui. The Workshop will run through this Friday. Please read more> bit.ly/wgaafricaareacommunic…
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THE RUN FOR THE BIBLELESS 2027 IS COMING! We are gearing up for another exciting edition of the 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬, happening on 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 in Nairobi, Nakuru, and Eldoret! #runforthebibleless2027 #bibleinieverylanguage
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Opportunity to Serve: We have an open position for a Resource Development Manager. Please review the required qualifications. If interested, kindly submit your application on or before Wednesday, November 11, 2026. btlkenya.org/careers/ #resourcedevelopmentmanager
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We wish all the candidates best of luck in their National Examinations! As you sit for your national exams, may the Lord make His face shine on you and grant you success - Numbers 6:21-23. Best wishes in your exams!
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Earlier today, the Kenya Bible Translation Trust, which was started as a collaboration between Bible Translation and Literacy (BTL) and the Bible Society of Kenya, hosted a representation of church leaders in Nairobi for breakfast. Please read more> bit.ly/BTLkbttbreakfast
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What was once a prayer has now become a book; what began as a vision has transformed into reality. It is time to open its pages, read it, and share it with families and communities, allowing its truth to transform lives for generations to come.
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“God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.” 1 Corinthians 1:28-29. ~The word of God in the Samburu language. ~The Samburu Bible App #samburubible
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Imagine opening the Bible and hearing God’s Word in the language of your heart! That became a reality for the Gitemi community of Tanzania in July, 2023, when they received the Gospel of Luke in their own language for the first time. What a beautiful moment of joy and celebration
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Cultural context matters in understanding the Word of God. When Scripture speaks in the language of the heart, it connects with culture, identity, experience, and everyday life. Communities not only read the Scriptures, but understand, and live out God’s truth.
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"For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." 2 Corinthians 4:6 #subabible #bibletranslation #motivationmonday #WordOfGod
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From one Gospel to the whole New Testament! In 2022, the Sengwer community joyfully received their first Scripture portion in their heart language—the Gospel of Luke. Since then, God has enabled remarkable progress. The Sengwer New Testament translation has progressed steadily.
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The New Testament books have been drafted, Consultant-Checked, and are now progressing through the Final Checks. Pray for wisdom and accuracy in these final stages, and for God’s protection, strength, and guidance upon the team. God’s Word in the language of the heart.
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Happy International Translation Day! Today, we celebrate and honour the incredible work of Bible translation around the world. Read more of how this day came to be: wycliffe.org/blog/celebrate-…
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For us, this day is especially meaningful. We thank God for the privilege of being part of this noble assignment; providing God’s Word to the communities we serve in the languages they understand best; serving 47 language groups; 37 in Kenya, 6 in Tanzania and 4 in South Sudan.
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Behind every translation, completed work and communities being transformed, are dedicated teams in translation and linguistics, reviewers, churches, partners, and other stakeholders who contribute their time, expertise, resources and prayers.
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Daasanach Literacy class graduation ceremony We celebrate the graduation of 76 Daasanach literacy learners, including 36 females and 40 males, who successfully completed a six-month basic literacy program. Please read more> bit.ly/46LCajt
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