Pokot Translation

For a number of years the Society has been undertaking what is actually a new translation of the New Testament in Pokot, a tribal language spoken by approximately 700,000 people, the majority of which live in the northern part of Kenya. Our lead translator is using the TBS Greek Textus Receptus New Testament as his primary source, with secondary reference to the Authorised (King James) Version. He also refers to the first edition TBS Pokot New Testament published in 1967, as well as the Pokot New Testament published by the Bible Society of Kenya and other extant African language translations.

Last year just over 5,000 copies of the new edition of the Gospel according to John were distributed in Kenya and we are thankful that these were well received. The translation team have completed their work on Matthew and Mark (as well as John) and are currently revising Luke and Acts. The Society provides financial support for translation team meetings using incoming funds that are specifically designated for it.