YouVersion, creator of the world’s most popular Bible App, has opened a Regional Hub in Kenya to support the significant Bible engagement momentum already underway across Africa. The opening celebration on 23 February 2026 marks a deepened commitment to partnerships with local churches, content creators, and leaders who are adding even more African voices to the Bible App.
Kenya’s thriving Bible engagement made it a natural home for the Hub. With 19 million installs and 39% year-over-year growth in daily use of YouVersion’s Bible apps, the nation ranks among the top five countries globally for daily engagement. Kenya’s strong church ecosystem, youthful population, and growing digital adoption have fueled this momentum.
The Hub team is made up of people who have lived and worked in the region for many years and are deeply rooted in the faith community. This connection enables authentic partnerships with local churches, content creators, and ministry leaders who are shaping how Scripture reaches their communities.
Joseph Gachira, Kenya Hub Leader and host of the celebration, said: “This Hub allows us to amplify African voices and ensure Scripture is experienced in ways that reflect our languages, cultures, and stories. We’re not importing a movement, we’re strengthening what God is already doing here.”
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Beyond content development, the team’s local expertise informs how YouVersion serves users across the continent. They understand the everyday realities people face, including data costs that make every megabyte matter and connectivity challenges in rural areas. Bible App Lite, designed for limited phone storage and offline use, was developed with African users’ needs at the center. Since 2022, learnings from African communities have shaped Bible App Lite’s development, and those innovations now serve people worldwide who navigate similar constraints.
People across the continent can access Scripture in their heart language, with Swahili, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, and many other African languages available among nearly 2,400 total languages offered in the Bible App. This commitment to African languages extends to even the youngest users. Bible App for Kids is available in Afrikaans and Swahili, helping children engage with Scripture in their heart language through interactive animations and fun activities. All of YouVersion’s apps are free to install and use, removing financial barriers to accessing God’s Word.
YouVersion Founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald, who spoke at the celebration, said: “The momentum we’re seeing across Africa is remarkable. God is doing something powerful through the local churches, ministries, and leaders who are passionate about His Word. We’re so grateful to have Joseph and his team leading the YouVersion Kenya Hub. They bring deep relationships, cultural understanding, and authentic connections that will help ensure millions of Africans can engage with Scripture through the Bible App in ways that truly resonate with each of them.”
