Members of the Ogiek community receive boxes containing Bibles written in their local language at a Narok hotel, yesterday. [Robert Kiplagat, Standard]The Ogiek community yesterday unveiled its first-ever Bible written in their native language courtesy of the Bile Translation and Literacy (BTL). Read MoreThe journey to having the Ogiek Bible started in 2011. BTL Director Peter Munguti said getting the Ogiek Bible was a daunting task as they had to undertake a 10-year research and also get original Ogiek speakers as translators. Incidentally, this ceremony coincides with International Mother Language Day, which is commemorated globally on February 21 and adds the Ogiek language to the list of written languages around the world.

Source: Standard Digital February 21, 2021 14:41 UTC