Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ,
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ.
It gives me great joy to share with you the story of what God is doing in the Anglican Diocese of Nakuru — a story of faith, stewardship, and transformation. Our diocese continues to grow spiritually, socially, and economically through three major pillars of ministry: Creation Care, Youth Empowerment, and Economic Stewardship.
We stand rooted in Christ and committed to building a Church that nurtures both souls and creation — a Church that grows in grace and in knowledge, while serving God’s people in practical ways.
1. Tree Planting and Creation Care
In the past year, we have witnessed tremendous progress in environmental stewardship. The Diocese of Nakuru has embraced tree planting not only as a conservation effort but as a spiritual calling — a visible expression of our faith in the Creator who made heaven and earth.
- In Njoro Archdeaconery, our clergy and congregations have planted more than 16,000 tree seedlings in church compounds, schools, and communities.
- Our Kenya Anglican Youth Organization (KAYO) has shown exemplary leadership by planting 3,000 trees on land set aside by the Diocese for environmental projects.
- At Berea Farm, which serves as a model of faith-based agribusiness, we have successfully planted 50,000 seedlings, linking creation care with economic sustainability.
As a bishop, it is my personal discipline to plant a tree in every parish I visit — whether during a Sunday service or a weekday engagement. Each tree reminds us that leadership must model what it teaches, and that caring for God’s creation is not optional but sacred.
Our goal is to ensure that every parish establishes its own nursery, integrates environmental education in Sunday Schools, and observes annual “Green Sundays” dedicated to ecological restoration.
Indeed, every tree we plant is a prayer — a prayer that the land may heal, the rains may return, and that our children may inherit a greener Kenya.
2. Youth and Church Vitality
The Diocese of Nakuru recognizes our young people as the present and future strength of the Church. The youth are not only energetic but spiritually vibrant, creative, and deeply committed to Christ’s mission.
Through KAYO and our structured youth programs, we continue to nurture disciples, leaders, and innovators grounded in Anglican faith and values.
Our key objectives include:
- Deepening spiritual formation through Bible study and prayer.
- Building leadership capacity among youth and teens.
- Promoting holistic growth — spiritual, intellectual, physical, and environmental.
- Strengthening youth participation at all levels of diocesan life.
To achieve this, we have launched several strategic programs:
Annual Youth Conferences for leadership training and fellowship.
- Youth Sports Days that unite parishes through football, netball, volleyball, and athletics — using sports as a tool for evangelism.
- Physical and Online Bible Studies through digital platforms such as WhatsApp and Zoom, ensuring ongoing discipleship for students in schools and universities.
- Youth-Led Services and Contextual Liturgies that are reverent but relevant, allowing young people to take active roles in worship.
- Leadership Summits and Prayer Retreats, training more than 100 youth leaders annually.
- Environmental Stewardship Programs, where young people lead clean-up drives and tree planting in parishes and schools.
- Establishment of Teens and Youth Departments in every archdeaconry to ensure smooth transition from Sunday School to leadership roles in the Church.
The results are encouraging: we are seeing a spiritually vibrant and socially active youth movement, deeply rooted in worship, service, and stewardship. The future of our diocese is bright because our youth are taking their rightful place in the mission of God.
3. Economic Empowerment – The Imani Talent SACCO
Another area of great impact is economic empowerment through the ACK Imani Talent SACCO (AITS).
Our vision is to be the preferred source of empowerment to our members and society, entrenching Christian values.
The journey began in 2013 as the Nakuru Community Development Trust (NCDT) — a microfinance initiative supported by our friends in Kansas to Kenya (K2K) and Five Talents UK. The program cultivated a savings culture among our congregations and later transitioned into a formal SACCO in 2019, to ensure better governance and resource management.
Today, AITS operates through over 100 active Trust Groups across our 250 parishes, serving more than 10,000 members.
As of 2025, our performance speaks for itself:
- Membership: 10,498
- Member Savings: KES 381,855,599
- Total Loans Disbursed: KES 1,182,668,896
This growth is a testament to what faith, integrity, and accountability can achieve when guided by Christian stewardship. The SACCO has empowered families, clergy, and church workers to start businesses, educate their children, and invest in their future — all while remaining anchored in biblical principles of honesty and diligence.
Indeed, the Imani Talent SACCO is not just a financial institution — it is a ministry of empowerment, hope, and transformation.
4. Conclusion
Dear friends, these three pillars — Creation Care, Youth Empowerment, and Economic Stewardship — represent the holistic mission of the Diocese of Nakuru.
We are growing in grace, strengthening the next generation, and building sustainable communities of faith.
Our partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas continues to inspire us. Your friendship, prayers, and shared vision for mission remind us that the Body of Christ is one — across nations, cultures, and continents.
As we look ahead, our prayer is that God will continue to bless every parish, every family, and every hand that plants a seed of hope — whether it be a tree, a young disciple, or a dream for a better tomorrow.
Together, we shall make the Diocese of Nakuru a green, vibrant, and thriving sanctuary for God’s glory.
Thank you, and may the Lord bless you abundantly.
+ANTONY M. MAMBO
Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Nakuru
835 SW Polk St.