Praise God! NEGST is 40!
Celebration Musicians. Note the Theme Photo upper left
This past July, a special celebration was held to acknowledge the 40th Anniversary of the first graduating class of the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology. Faculty and staff, alumni, students, and friends of the school came together for the celebration held in the Chapel of Africa International University, of which NEGST is its School of Theology. It was a joyous occasion of lectures, special addresses, African dance, and anniversary cake!
The Celebration was highlighted by a series of public lectures by current and former faculty each highlighting a significant leader and season in NEGST’s history. These sessions reflected on the vision, sacrifice, and spiritual legacy of the school’s founding figures:
- The Beginnings of NEGST-AIU – Aspirations of Her Founders by Prof. Samuel Ngewa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5IrLG_q2Fs (38 minutes)
- Legacy of Dr. Byang Henry Kato, founding visionary leader and 1st African Secretary General of AEA, delivered by the AIU Chancellor, Dr. Master Matlhaope (AEA Secretary General). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvqLnALmztM (40 min)
- Legacy of Dr. Tokunboh Adeyemo, the 2nd Secretary General of AEA and 1st Chancellor of AIU, delivered by the Founding Dean of NEGST-Prof. James Nkansah. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvUwYG5-oCk (62 min; starts @ min 16)
- Legacy of Tony Wilmot – The first Principal of NEGST by Prof. Watson Omulokoli, AIU’s second Chancellor (2011–2023). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebQXukZz-7Y (44 min)
- From a Dream of Faith to a Legacy of Impact” by Dr. David Kasali, 5th Principal of AIU. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygTw8gWhjfs (72 min)
Prof. James N’Khansa speaking
Through this celebration, the Rev. Dr. Masters Matlhaope, Chancellor; Rev Dr. Nelson Makanda, Vice Chancellor; Rev. Dr Esther Obasi-ike, President of the Board of Trustees; and Dr. Nelson Kuria, Chair of the Governing Council affirmed NEGST as the “raison d’etre” of AIU, noting NEGST as foundational to the University.
l to r: Vice Chancellor Nelson Makanda, Chancellor Master Matlhaope, Director of Institutional Development Dr. Florence Mungathia, and guests dance at the celebration
Dr. Nelson Makanda, Vice Chancellor, addresses the gathering
NEGST graduates continue to lead churches, denominations, translation efforts, mission organizations, government officials, and pastors and church leaders in Kenya, Africa, and around the world. It is only through your generous giving that NEGST remains today. Please continue to support NEGST through prayer and funds so, with God’s provision, NEGST will continue to train leaders for another 40 years.