The Impact of Female Literacy in Indigenous Societies of Kenya :a case study of BTL Kenya-Sabaot Project

Abstract

This study explored how the female community in Mt. Elgon District perceived the effect of Bible Translation and Literacy (BTL), literacy and mother tongue translation of the New Testament Bible project upon their lives. Data was collected through face to face semi-structured interviews which were recorded in note books .The researcher also used video-taking and observation to record data for the purpose of triangulation. The data was later transcribed. The findings revealed that the women have been impacted in several ways including economic, political, religious, social, and psychological aspects in their lives. The impact has been caused by improved literacy levels especially through the mother tongue literacy project of BTL. Based on the findings, the Sabaot Bible Translation and Literacy (SBTL) needs to further work hand in hand with the Mt. Elgon community to not only provide Bible translation in their mother tongue but to also provide avenues in which the community can get training in their mother tongue and in the process, create job opportunities for those who are involved in the projects.