‘Kenya, My Home’ spreads message of peace
Ahead of general elections in Kenya this August, The Salvation Army is putting in place peacemaking plans to help avoid a repeat of the violence and bloodshed that followed the 2007 elections. One of the main elements in this plan
The Salvation Army responds to drought in Kenya
The Salvation Army is working with multiple local and international leaders to best serve the communities who have been most impacted by the widespread famine. Drought and crop failure in different parts of Africa—particularly in East Africa—are causing a “humanitarian crisis
Kenya Salvation Army prepares to build peace ahead of elections
The two Salvation Army territories in Kenya are joining together to put in place plans to cope with any disturbances that could follow this year's general election. The 2007-8 election led to many outbreaks of violence, catching the government and
Bringing change through story
Captain Lucy Chacha’s experience with female genital mutilation is fueling her dream to end the cultural practice in the Mara Region of Tanzania. By Debbie Horwood, Colonel - The Western Territory Women’s Ministries Department is raising funds throughout 2017 for the
Chief of the Staff Leads Historic Meetings in Kenya West Territory
By Brad Halse, Major - Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women's Ministries, respectively, traveled from London to the Kenya West Territory to formally open a new officer training college and witness the commissioning
A prayer for victims of human trafficking
By Samson Nangole - Dear Loving Heavenly Father, We come to you today in praise and thanksgiving for creating all human beings in your likeness and image. We are all your beloved children and precious in your sight. We come before you
SAWSO delivers
National office stewards American Salvationists support of international work. By Megan Gandee - The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) works as the steward for American supporters of international aid, now under the leadership of Lt. Colonels Thomas and Jacalyn Bowers a s
Agriculture as livelihood
Officer conducts practical research to develop a best practices tool for income generation projects. By Brenda Murray, Major - As the car door opened, and my foot touched the ground, I prayed, “Lord, help me be an encouragement and a blessing today”
Project beauty
Believing in the power of beautiful creations By Jolene Hodder - The alarm sounded. I quickly sat up, crawled out from underneath the mosquito net, stretched my arms to the ceiling, and declared, “Today, I start project beauty!” My husband Ken chuckled
Beyond the familiar
Moving past culture shock in ministering overseas [huge_it_slider id="6"] After more than three years in Kenya, I was convinced that our new appointment in London would be a piece of cake. Consistent electricity, water flowing freely from the tap, and my favorite
Community banking contests challenges
A single mother of six living in western Kenya, Rose is no stranger to adversity. “When my husband died I remember thinking that everything was hopeless,” she said. “I couldn’t afford to send the children to school and it would soon
Practice by puppetry
The Salvation Army is helping students in Kenya tap into their right-brain potential, improve their English and overcome stage fright—all through puppets. Sixty students at Kakamega Township Secondary School in Kakamega, Kenya, put on a show for over 200 individuals, using