Scripture Union of Kenya

What Scripture Union of Kenya does

Scripture Union of Kenya (SUK) is an interdenominational Christian non-profit organization registered under Kenya's Society's Act in 1967, operating as part of the global Scripture Union movement present in more than 130 countries. Its mission centers on Bible engagement for children, youth, and families in Kenya, delivered through three specialist ministries — Bible Ministry, Children Ministry, and Family Ministry — and executed primarily through Bible Clubs established in 7,139 schools across 9 Kenyan regions, supported by 300 active volunteers and a small staff of 39 employees headquartered at Scripture Union Center in Hurlingham, Nairobi.

SUK's product and service portfolio combines a commercial retail operation with faith-based programs. The retail arm sells Bibles, daily devotionals (Daily Guide and Daily Power 2026), Christian books, hymnals, clergy apparels, communion items, and Christian gifts through three physical bookshops (Church House on Tom Mboya Street, SUK Centre Hurlingham, and Katam Plaza in Eldoret) and a dedicated e-commerce storefront on sukenya.org, with unit prices ranging from KES 200 to KES 7,800. The programmatic arm delivers Bible Club curricula (including the Bible Club Lesson Book), the Christ-like Children Campaign targeting 25,000 vulnerable children with daily devotionals, and the forthcoming SURGE initiative equipping 18–35-year-olds with entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

The organization's revenue model blends three streams: one-time product sales through bookshops and e-commerce, donations and fundraising solicited via M-PESA, bank transfer, and a pledge system across named campaigns (CLC, Family Ministry, general operations), and recurring annual membership subscriptions. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on partnerships with schools, churches, and community organizations rather than direct sales or paid marketing. The leadership is governed by a National Governing Council chaired by Christina Were, with Ezekiel Baraza serving as National Director and a governance team that includes regional chairs and honorary officers drawn from the Kenyan professional and faith communities.

Name

Scripture Union of Kenya

Legal name

Scripture Union of Kenya

Website

https://sukenya.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scripture Union of Kenya is an interdenominational Christian non-profit operating since 1967, delivering Bible engagement programs in 7,139 schools across nine Kenyan regions and selling Christian literature through three bookshops and an online store, supported by 39 staff and 300 volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Christian Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE), Religious Education, Kids & Family Faith Programming (MPABALAM), Religious Children’s Publishing (Faith-Based Kids & YA) (MPAJAHAJ)

Keywords

• Christian ministry services
• Bible engagement programs
• Religious publishing
• Youth ministry programs
• Faith-based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of Christian literature including Bibles, devotionals, books, hymnals, and educational materials through physical bookshops and e-commerce platform
2. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts donations via M-PESA, bank transfer, and pledge system for various projects including CLC Campaign, Family Ministry, and general operations
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions for supporters and volunteers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scripture Union of Kenya is a faith-based non-profit that delivers Bible, Children, and Family ministry programs and sells Christian literature (Bibles, devotionals, books, hymnals, clergy apparel, communion items, and gifts) through three SUK Bookshops and an e-commerce platform. It runs school-based Bible Clubs in 7,139 schools across 9 Kenyan regions and conducts campaigns such as the Christ-like Children Campaign and the SURGE youth entrepreneurship initiative.

Product overview

Scripture Union of Kenya operates as a Christian organization with a product portfolio consisting primarily of religious publications and ministry materials sold through their e-commerce shop, along with ministry programs and campaigns. Their product offerings include Bibles in various translations and languages (Holy Bible, NIV, Africa Study Bible, Neno Bibilia Takatifu), daily devotionals (Daily Guide, Daily Power), Christian books covering leadership, faith, marriage and spiritual topics, hymnals, clergy apparels, communion items, and Christian gifts. Beyond retail products, they offer ministry programs including the Christ-like Children Campaign (CLC) targeting 25,000 vulnerable children with devotional materials, and the SURGE youth entrepreneurship initiative for young people aged 18-35. The organization does not operate as a technology platform but rather as a faith-based ministry with educational resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SURGE (Scripture Union Releasing Godly Entrepreneurs): Youth entrepreneurship training initiative aimed at equipping young people aged 18-35 with entrepreneurial skills, mentorship, leadership development, and spiritual formation.
• Christ-like Children Campaign

Products and services

• Bibles Various Bible translations and editions including Holy Bible, NIV Application Bible, Africa Study Bible, Neno Bibilia Takatifu, The Joy Children's Bible, Good News Bible, and other versions in multiple languages, sold to individual believers and churches.
• Devotionals Daily devotional materials including Daily Guide 2026, Daily Power 2026, God & Me, and Jesus and Me for daily spiritual guidance and Bible engagement, targeted at children, youth, and individuals.
• Christian Books Wide range of Christian books covering leadership, marriage, faith, financial planning, grief, bereavement, and spiritual growth, sold to individual readers and church libraries.
• Hymnals Hymnals and worship materials for church and congregational use.
• Clergy Apparels Clergy apparel and church vestments for religious leaders and pastors.
• Communion Items Communion supplies and items for church services and sacramental use.
• Christian Gifts Gifts and merchandise for Christians including key holders and other items, sold through the SUK retail channels.
• Bible Club Lesson Book Curriculum and lesson materials for Bible Clubs in schools, supporting the organization's school-based ministry programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,139 schools with Bible engagement programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• All Saints Cathedral, NairobicoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Host venue for Christ-like Children Campaign launch event, bringing together 17 organizations and over 150 participants.
• Schools across KenyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with schools to establish and run Bible Clubs, train Bible Club patrons, and deliver spiritual development programs to students across 9 regions in Kenya.
• Churches and denominationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdenominational Christian organization partnering with various church denominations for Sunday School training, Bible Club support, and family ministry programs.
• Prison Ministry PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with prison ministry organizations for volunteer opportunities and outreach programs.
• 17 Organizations (at CLC Launch)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious partner organizations attending the Christ-like Children Campaign launch event.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bible Society of Kenya: Kenyan affiliate of the global Bible Society movement focused on Bible translation, publication, and distribution. Directly comparable to SUK's Bible distribution, retail, and Bible engagement mandate in Kenya.
• Compassion International Kenya: Faith-based child sponsorship organization serving vulnerable children in Kenya. Comparable in targeting vulnerable children, faith-based programs, and donor-driven community engagement.
• Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF): International faith-based organization running Good News Clubs in schools worldwide, focused on children's Bible engagement. Directly comparable mission, school-based delivery model, and child-focused ministry approach.
• Bible League International: Faith-based organization focused on Bible distribution, Scripture engagement, and church-based discipleship globally. Comparable in Bible-centric mission, distribution operations, and ministry partnerships.
• Every Home for Christ (EHC): Faith-based organization with household-by-household ministry and Bible distribution across Africa. Comparable grassroots community outreach and interdenominational model.

Broad incumbents

• Biblica: International Bible translation and ministry organization providing Scripture resources globally. Comparable mission of Bible engagement, though operating at much larger scale and with broader translation focus.
• World Vision Kenya: Major international faith-based NGO with large-scale child welfare, education, and community development programs in Kenya. Comparable faith-rooted community outreach model, broader in scope than SUK.
• Scripture Union International: Global umbrella body for the Scripture Union movement spanning 130+ countries. SUK is a national affiliate of this organization, sharing the same mission, curriculum, and brand framework.

Regional players

• Scripture Union Tanzania: Regional peer within the SU movement operating in Tanzania with Bible clubs in schools and youth ministry. Similar scope, model, and mission in an adjacent East African geography.
• Scripture Union Uganda: Regional Scripture Union affiliate operating Bible engagement programs in Ugandan schools and communities. Closest regional peer operating under the same global SU framework with similar school-based ministry model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scripture-union-of-kenya

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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