Pokomo 2004 Edition (PKBBTL)

Overview

The Pokomo 2004 Edition is the New Testament in the Lower Pokomo language, translated by Bible Translation and Literacy (BTL) in partnership with Wycliffe Bible Translators. BTL began working in Lower Pokomo in 1985, and the New Testament was completed in 2005. ^[1] Shedrack Falama served as a key translator and community representative for the project, becoming closely identified with BTL’s work among the Pokomo. ^[2] The Pokomo people live along the flood plain of the Tana River, Kenya’s largest river, in Tana River County. ^[1] The complete Pokomo Bible was dedicated on 30 September 2023 after 38 years and approximately Sh140 million of investment. ^[3]

Language and People

Pokomo (ISO 639-3: pkb) is spoken by approximately 112,000 people in Kenya. [Glottolog: poko1261]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Bible Translation & Literacy. Translation type: New.

References

• [1] Pokomo Translation - BTL East Africa. Project page with history and milestones.
• [2] Impact - Run For The Bibleless / BTL. Profile of Shedrack Falama and Pokomo translation impact.
• [3] It took 38 years, Sh140m to translate Bible in Pokomo - The Standard, 2023. Pokomo Bible dedication coverage.
• Audio Bible - Audio Bible, Faith Comes By Hearing
• NT - Online text, Faith Comes By Hearing
• Ḍamano Ipfya - Online text, Bible Translation and Literacy
• Bible For Developers - DBL archive entry, Digital Bible Library
• find.bible entry - find.bible. Bible catalogue entry for PKBBTL.
• Global Bible Catalogue - Global Bible Catalogue entry.
• ebible.org entry - ebible.org.