Education Cabinet Secretary Dr Julius Ogamba and Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti joined forces with hundreds of students, religious leaders, and government officials to participate in the inaugural “Run for the Bibleless” event at Machakos School on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Organised by Bible Translation and Literacy (BTL), the event aimed to raise funds to translate the Bible into local languages for communities that have yet to access God’s word in their mother tongue.
Dr. Ogamba emphasised the urgent need to reach Bibleless communities with the gospel, quoting Romans 10:14.
Governor Ndeti praised the initiative, reaffirming the county government’s support for faith-based programs that promote literacy and spiritual growth.
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“Some communities in Kenya lack the Bible in their local languages, and it’s essential to support this cause so that the gospel can reach everyone in Kenya and the world,” Governor Ndeti said.
Bible Translation and Literacy (BTL) is a charitable organisation dedicated to undertaking language development and literacy programs among small language groups in Kenya and East Africa.
The “Run for the Bibleless” event is an annual fundraising occasion that supports BTL’s mission to provide access to God’s Word in local languages.
To participate in future events, individuals can register online or at designated centres, with registration fees ranging from KSh 1,000 to KSh 1,500 for adults and children, respectively.
By Stephen Muthini.
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