Bible Center
The Bible in Kenya
39 languages spoken in Kenya are still waiting for a complete Bible.
79Languages in the country
40With complete Bible
39Without complete Bible
0With no translation at all
How many already have a complete Bible?
51% With complete Bible
49% Still without
Languages still waiting
| Language | Speakers | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Swahili Official | — | Complete Bible |
| Kipsigis | 2.663.000 | New Testament complete |
| Garre | 612.000 | Translation started |
| Samburu | 434.200 | New Testament complete |
| Sagalla | 384.000 | New Testament complete |
| Chichonyi-Chidzihana-Chikauma | 345.000 | New Testament complete |
| Keiyo | 280.000 | Translation started |
| Kenyan Sign Language | 265.000 | Portions translated |
| Nyala | 253.000 | New Testament complete |
| Mwimbi-Muthambi | 250.000 | New Testament complete |
| Gichuka | 250.000 | New Testament complete |
| Tugen | 221.000 | New Testament complete |
| Orma | 180.000 | New Testament complete |
| Suba | 176.000 | New Testament complete |
| Lukabaras | 153.000 | Portions translated |
| Markweeta | 144.000 | New Testament complete |
| Terik | 128.000 | Translation started |
| Maay | 120.000 | Portions translated |
| Rendille | 97.000 | New Testament complete |
| Lutachoni | 95.000 | Portions translated |
| Olukhayo | 77.000 | Portions translated |
| Olumarachi | 73.000 | Portions translated |
| Okiek | 59.000 | Portions translated |
| Olumarama | 48.000 | Portions translated |
| Burji | 41.000 | New Testament complete |
| Olushisa | 39.000 | Portions translated |
| Taveta | 30.000 | New Testament complete |
| Nubi | 24.000 | Portions translated |
| Kiwilwana | 24.000 | New Testament complete |
| Waata | 22.000 | New Testament complete |
| Aweer | 22.000 | Portions translated |
| Kacchi | 20.000 | New Testament complete |
| Toposa | 3.400 | Portions translated |
| Ik | 1.700 | Portions translated |
| Cutchi-Swahili | 500 | Translation started |
Source: Joshua Project. Numbers updated periodically.