Le secrétaire du Premier ministre du Kenya s'est joint à la direction de l'AEA pour la cérémonie d'action de grâce commémorant le 60e anniversaire de l'événement, qui s'est tenue à Nairobi.

The Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) held a Thanksgiving Service on Thursday at the AEA Plaza to mark 60 years of evangelical witness and service. This gathering brought together AEA leadership and Nairobi based delegates representing the past and the present. It served as a key point in the ongoing work of Vision 2066, which is the 50, year strategic roadmap titled “The Africa God Wants” that was first launched in 2016.

H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, EGH, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs officially recognized the AEA as a critical partner in African progress. Speaking on the legal and administrative standing of the association, Dr. Mudavadi highlighted the Host Country Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kenya and the AEA.

“Kenya takes pride in the fact that Nairobi has served as the administrative and spiritual heart of this movement, representing approximately 400 million Evangelicals. This agreement formalizes Nairobi as the administrative hub for the Association’s work across its member nations.”

In his address, the Prime Cabinet Secretary spoke on the historical weight of the Association’s origins.

“It is a matter of great historical importance that this great association was birthed right here on Kenyan soil. Sixty years ago, visionary leaders gathered in Limuru to plant a seed that has now grown into a massive canopy providing spiritual and social shelter for millions.”

Dr. Mudavadi warned of a “worrying reversal” of African democracy and urged evangelical leaders to move beyond the pulpit to engage in direct action.

“In Africa, we thought coups were behind us. For a moment, we are beginning to see a resurgence, the rule of law is being thrown through the window. Your strength and your power, and how you choose sermon themes and communicate, put your best foot forward. Help humanity become better because these conflicts are hurting us.”

He recognized Africa International University (AIU) as a premier center for leadership development under the stewardship of the AEA.

“The AEA’s impact is visible in Kenya’s academic and social fabric. We recognize the milestone of the Africa International University, which received its charter from the Government of Kenya in 2011. The institution remains a premier center for leadership development, producing graduates equipped to handle the challenges of our time.”

AEA Secretary General Dr. Master Matlhaope welcomed the challenge and reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to the socio,political fabric of the continent.

“The church is not an island, we are part of the socio,political fabric of Africa. We accept the mandate to be mediators. Our network allows us to reach where politicians cannot.”

The service concluded with a dedicated time of prayer where AEA leadership and the congregation interceded for the peace of Africa.