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- Program of the Year
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- Translation of the Year
Book Program of the Year 2025 (George Verwer)
The George Verwer Legacy Award for Program of the Year (Kes 50,000 Contract)
Named after George Verwer, the founder of Operation Mobilization and a champion for innovative ministry programs, this award acknowledges the ACABA program that most effectively inspires and transforms lives.
The reipient receives a Kes 50,000 Print-on-Demand (POD) Printing Contract, supporting the expansion and accessibility of program materials to further its mission.
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Book Cover of the Year 2025 (Kenneth N. Taylor)
The Kenneth N. Taylor Legacy Award for Book Cover of the Year (Kes 100,000 Contract)
In tribute to Ken Taylor, founder of Tyndale House Publishers and the creator of The Living Bible, this award honours excellence in book cover design—a crucial element that draws readers to explore the book’s message.
The recipient receives Kes 100,000 Republishing and Printing Contract to enhance both the content and its visual presentation, showcasing their work in a polished, compelling format.
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The Kenneth N. Taylor Legacy Award Story - ACABA 2025
What happens when one father at a kitchen table decides that God’s Word must be understood, not merely admired? A global ministry is born.
NEW VIDEO RELEASE: The Kenneth N. Taylor Legacy Award Story at African Christian Authors Book Award (ACABA) By CLC Kenya Narrated by Oracles on Paper by Gabriella Omukhango
In this short film, travel from a lively home of ten children to a crowded commuter train in Wheaton-Chicago… to the moment a simple family project became The Living Bible, touching millions across the world.
Discover why ACABA by CLC Kenya, in partnership with CLC Ministries USA and Tyndale House Publishers Ministries, honours this legacy through the Kenneth N. Taylor Legacy Award for Book Cover of the Year—celebrating design as ministry and excellence as stewardship. Step into the story of a family’s obedience, vision, and impact across generations.
We hope you are inspired to continue in your God-given assignment as we are.
👉 Watch the full video and meet this year’s awardees at: www.africanauthors.net/overall-awards
Congratulations to #ACABA2025 Book Cover Awardees:
1. Magdalene Nasimiyu – Until My Last Breath: An Abandoned Devotion
1. Monica Mueni – Wind of Change: My Experience After Salvation
1. Teteyian Nangurai – Unbroken: Smiling Beyond the Pain
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Book Content of the Year 2025 (Ken & Bessie Adams)
The Ken and Bessie Adams Legacy Award for Content of the Year (Kes 200,000 Contract)
Named after Ken and Bessie Adams, founders of CLC International, whose work laid the foundation for accessible Christian literature worldwide, this award celebrates the ACABA author whose content reflects spiritual depth and relevance.
The recipient will receive a Kes 200,000 Republishing, Printing, and Distribution Contract to refine their book and bring it to a global audience, ensuring their message resonates far and wide.
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The Ken & Bessie Adams Legacy Award Story - ACABA 2025
This short film traces the extraordinary journey of Ken & Bessie Adams, whose quiet faith turned Christian books into carriers of the Gospel across continents—now flourishing through African voices.
In the middle of World War II—when the world was shaking and hope felt fragile—God planted a seed in a small upstairs bookshop in England. That seed became CLC. And that obedience still speaks today.
The Ken & Bessie Adams Legacy Award for Content of the Year honours authors whose writing is more than creativity—it is stewardship, discipleship, and transformation.
From wartime England to the heart of Africa, the light is still shining.
We hope you are inspired to continue in your God-given assignment as we are!
Watch the full video and meet the ACABA 2025 awardees:
www.africanauthors.net/overall-awards
Congratulations to #ACABA2025 Book Content Awardees:
1. Rev. Patrick Maweu Makewa-True Love Waits, Kenya
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Translation of the Year 2025 (CLC International)
Global Publisher’s Pick Award for Translation of the Year (Kes 350,000 Contract)
Sponsored by the CLC Global Family, this prestigious award recognises an ACABA author whose work demonstrates:
- Relevance to a foreign-language audience
- Message alignment with the publisher’s vision
- Potential for impact in the global market
The recipient of this award receives a translation contract worth Kes 350,000 (or more), enabling their book to be translated into a foreign language and made available to a global audience. This ensures their message transcends borders, reaching and inspiring readers worldwide.
Participating Publishers
- CLC Italy
- CLC Colombia
- CLC South Korea
- CLC France
Legacy Awards Sponsored by CLC USA & Tyndale House Ministries for ACABA Authors
CLC Kenya is honoured to introduce three prestigious Legacy Awards for ACABA authors, sponsored by CLC USA and Tyndale House Ministries, USA. Each legacy award is named in tribute to visionary figures who have left an enduring impact on Christian publishing and ministry. These awards come with valuable contracts to support content refinement, republishing, and global distribution, amplifying the reach of these exceptional works.
- The Ken and Bessie Adams Legacy Award for Content of the Year Kes 200,000
- The Kenneth N. Taylor Legacy Award for Book Cover of the Year Kes 100,000
- The George Verwer Legacy Award for Program of the Year Kes 50,000
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A Beautiful Evening of Hope: The Virtual Launch of Beautifully Broken by Christina Mwaura
A heartfelt recap of the virtual launch of Beautifully Broken by Christina Mwaura, hosted by CLC Kenya—highlighting a powerful evening of faith, healing, and hope for a generation seeking identity and purpose through God’s Word.
A Beautiful Evening of Hope: The Virtual Launch of Beautifully Broken by Christina Mwaura
A heartfelt recap of the virtual launch of Beautifully Broken by Christina Mwaura, hosted by CLC Kenya—highlighting a powerful evening of faith, healing, and hope for a generation seeking identity and purpose through God’s Word.
How I Made My First Ricotta Cheese and Crispy Chicken Plate (Chef Ethan Imara Omukhango)
Chef Ethan made his first homemade ricotta cheese and turned it into a delicious crispy chicken plate with baked tomatoes and lettuce. It was a fun kitchen adventure with his mum, where he learned how milk can become cheese. Check out the recipe and follow the beginning of his cheesy cooking journey!
The Moment Her Name Was Announced: Nancy Mwabili ACABA 2025 Moment
An award moment becomes a holy pause as Nancy reflects on winning ACABA’s Family and Marriage category. With gratitude, disbelief, joy, and deep surrender, her story reveals how God turns personal testimony into a vessel of hope.
Christina Mwaura
Christina Wanjala Mwaura is a born-again Christian, wife, mother, and minister of the Gospel. A communications specialist with a degree from Maseno University, she passionately mentors pre-teens and young adults through teaching, discipleship, and camps. Raised in a strong Christian home, her journey includes a powerful story of redemption after drifting during her youth. Today, Christina is devoted to equipping the next generation to embrace their God-given identity and purpose. Beautifully Broken reflects her heart—to lead others from brokenness into divine destiny.
How France Inspired My First French Rib Eye (Chef Ethan Imara Omukhango)
Join Chef Ethan Imara Omukhango as he shares how France inspired his first French rib eye, a simple and special dish full of family memories, travel inspiration, and easy cooking joy.
How Mum’s Europe Trip Inspired My First Carbonara (Chef Ethan Imara Omukhango)
Read Ethan’s story of making his first Carbonara after his mum returned from Europe with exciting cheese-filled food stories from Italy, Poland, and France. A fun family cooking adventure with laughter, lessons, and delicious inspiration.
Flora Awiti
Flora Awiti aka Molly, is a renowned psychologist with extensive experience in mental health and psychosocial support, working with both camp and urban refugees. She is a global trainer in mental health topics, a certified Abundant Life Coach and certified Play and Art Therapist for children. Awiti is dedicated to helping women and girls understand their worth and value and reducing toxic relationships. She is also passionate about working with children and has taught Sunday school for several years. Her work with clients from around the world demonstrates her commitment to empowering women and girls.
Joanne Kabiru-Mucheru
God rarely rushes what He intends to refine. In God’s Process, Joanne Kabiru-Mucheru gently but firmly walks believers through a truth we often resist: the Lord works through process—and process comes with feelings.
CLC Kenya Launches a Continental Book Club List Featuring 24 African Authors from Seven Countries
The January list brings together authors from Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Eswatini, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria, reflecting a growing movement to cultivate a strong, faith-centred reading culture rooted in African voices and lived experiences.
The continental reading club is scheduled for Tuesday, 3rd January, 2026 on Google Meet. Register at: https://mabb.kenyaclc.org/january-read-with-me-list/
Barnabas and Grace Achoki
Discover the inspiring authorship journey of Barnabas & Grace Achoki — marriage coaches, writers and speakers whose work blends faith, relationships and Christian leadership.
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