Stories & News

I send you greetings from your Nairobi friends and the 122 students at Africa International University-NEGST that you support. The 2021 academic year is coming to a close soon and we are preparing for the new year that will start in September. For most students, courses were only offered on line while a few first-year students returned to the classroom in January. It is anticipated that the fall term starting in September will again be a mix of some in…

A Word from Gideon Mashauri In September of 2002, I left my country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, to go to Tanzania, in an attempt to join the International Baptist Seminary of East Africa, to be trained as a pastor. Since I did not have any sponsors, I faced many challenges that caused me to live in the refugee camps, in Tanzania (three months), then in Northern Mozambique (four years). As I was serving the Lord there, reaching out to…

The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coast lands be glad! (ESV) : Psalm 97:1 Dear Friends of NEGST, We rejoice in the knowledge that our God reigns, that He is not wringing His hands in light of 2020. Even as we pray for life to return to “normal,” we see ways that He has been at work through these hard times. It has been a year of reflection, fervent prayer, and an intense realization of our…

Greetings from NEGST. We are so thankful for your ongoing care, prayers, and support! The fall semester has begun, and all classes continue to be conducted online. It seems that the curve in Kenya is flattening, and we thank God for His mercy. We pray that in-person classes will resume in January. Graduation is to take place in November (pushed from July, 2020). Enjoy the testimony of Steven Wambugu below and rejoice in the good work that God is doing…

We are so grateful for your prayers and support for NEGST and for your investment in the lives of our students during this time. Since March, Kenya has had a curfew and cessation of movement order and churches and schools have been closed for in-person gatherings. Although the rise in Covid has been slow compared to the US and other countries, Kenya is currently at over 10,000 cases with the numbers still rising. The President lifted the cessation of movement…

Pictured: Akupa Deng and Peter O’Bang – Two recent graduates who are continuing their mission work in Ethiopia Greetings to all of our CLA-NEGST friends. I trust this note finds you well and safe from any effects of COVID-19. I have been asked many questions about the status of the school and specific individuals. The following is what we have received via email, conferences, and notes. COVID-19: The country (Kenya) has been spared for the most part. As of Saturday,…