Profile : Kenya
Description
Kenya gained independence in 1963 and the stability that followed led to a period of economic growth until 1976. Recession, corruption and foreign debt eroded this. A severe drought from 1999 to 2000 compounded Kenya's problems, causing water and energy rationing and reducing agricultural output.
In the 2002 elections, Daniel Arap Moi's 24-year-old reign ended, and a new opposition government took on the formidable economic problems facing the nation.
About half the population live below the poverty line and the nation's capital has a huge population of slum dwellers. Over 60,000 children live on the streets of Nairobi. HIV/AIDS is also a major problem with 14% of the population infected.
There is full freedom of religion in Kenya and much of the population professes to be Christian. Kenya has 36% or 13 million Evangelicals, nearly equal to the number in Europe and the highest proportion in Africa. However, nominalism is a problem and though 80% of Kenyans are 'Christian' only 12% of the population goes to church.
Missionaries
Prayer Points
- pray for a revival amongst Christians, as only 12% of the 80% who call themselves Christian go to church.
- pray for theological colleges, Bible schools and TEE programmes, that they will encourage and equip Kenyans to serve God's church in Kenya.
- pray for gospel outreach through slum clinics.
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Opportunities
| Ministry | Opportunity | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership Training | Bible Teacher - Carlile College | Bible and Theology Teachers | long-term |
| Development and Caring | Finance Director - Kenya | Development and Caring | Long term |
| Development and Caring | Health Coordinator - Kenya | Medical | Long term |
| Leadership Training | Theology Lecturer - Carlile College - Kenya | Bible and Theology Teachers | Long term |