1. Kenya East Territory

2. Geography / Climate Kenya has two rainy seasons and one dry season. Kenya has two rainy seasons and one dry season. There is very diverse and abundant wildlife in Kenya. There is very diverse and abundant wildlife in Kenya.

3. The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory The Salvation Army in Kenya has experienced rapid growth in recent years. The Salvation Army in Kenya has experienced rapid growth in recent years. 2005 – The East Africa Territory divided into the Kenya Territory and Uganda Command.2005 – The East Africa Territory divided into the Kenya Territory and Uganda Command. 2008 – The Kenya Territory was divided into the Kenya East Territory and the Kenya West Territory.2008 – The Kenya Territory was divided into the Kenya East Territory and the Kenya West Territory. The Gospel is preached in English, Kiswahili and a number of tribal languages. The Gospel is preached in English, Kiswahili and a number of tribal languages.

4. The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory There are 341 corps (centers for worship and service) with a total of Officers (pastors): 510Officers (pastors): 510 Sr. Soldiers (adult members): 70,665Sr. Soldiers (adult members): 70,665 Jr. Soldiers (members age 7- 13): 61,025Jr. Soldiers (members age 7- 13): 61,025

5. How is The Salvation Army ministering? Visitation Visitation Youth fellowship Youth fellowship Schools – Primary, Secondary, and Handicapped Schools – Primary, Secondary, and Handicapped Children’s Homes Children’s Homes Health Clinic Health Clinic Vocational Training Centers Vocational Training Centers

6. Interesting Facts The Kenya East Territory set a goal that by 2030 half of the Kenyan population will be Salvationists. The Kenya East Territory set a goal that by 2030 half of the Kenyan population will be Salvationists. There are 49 different tribes represented in the territory. When an officer moves to a new appointment, he/she is expected to learn the local tribal language within 3 months. There are 49 different tribes represented in the territory. When an officer moves to a new appointment, he/she is expected to learn the local tribal language within 3 months.

7. Strengths The Salvationists in Kenya East are very intentional about home visitation which is helping to contribute to the growth of the Army in Kenya. The Salvationists in Kenya East are very intentional about home visitation which is helping to contribute to the growth of the Army in Kenya. The officers are very hard workers and many of them balance responsibilities for multiple appointments. The officers are very hard workers and many of them balance responsibilities for multiple appointments. Most Salvationists in Kenya East are bold about sharing their faith. Most Salvationists in Kenya East are bold about sharing their faith.

8. Challenges Finances are needed to keep Salvation Army programs running, repair/build corps buildings, and purchase equipment such as instruments. Finances are needed to keep Salvation Army programs running, repair/build corps buildings, and purchase equipment such as instruments. Because Christianity is widely accepted in Kenyan culture, the Christian experience can easily become cultural rather than relational. Because Christianity is widely accepted in Kenyan culture, the Christian experience can easily become cultural rather than relational.

9. How does my World Services gift help? Male Officers’ Retreat - Male Salvation Army officers gathered for three days of spiritual development and reconciliation. Male Officers’ Retreat - Male Salvation Army officers gathered for three days of spiritual development and reconciliation. Vehicle – Purchase of a second hand vehicle for the Chief Secretary’s use as he travels long distances to visit corps, minister, and support corps officers. Vehicle – Purchase of a second hand vehicle for the Chief Secretary’s use as he travels long distances to visit corps, minister, and support corps officers.

10. How are the Kenya East and USA Central Territories partnering? Prayer Prayer Mission Teams Mission Teams 2012 - Summer Mission Team to Kenya East2012 - Summer Mission Team to Kenya East 2012 - Visit to Kenya by Program Secretary Lt. Colonel Richard Vander Weele2012 - Visit to Kenya by Program Secretary Lt. Colonel Richard Vander Weele 2012 - Global Mission Team to Kenya East2012 - Global Mission Team to Kenya East

11. Partnering in Prayer Please join the Kenya East Territory in praying for the following requests: Pray for the officers and local officers and their commitment to shepherding God’s flock. Pray for the officers and local officers and their commitment to shepherding God’s flock. Pray for peace and stability in the country during the time of political campaigns. Pray for peace and stability in the country during the time of political campaigns.