History of Kisima Pastoralists' Centre

The initial idea of Kisima Pastoralists' Centre originated with David Kariuki in 1994.  Having worked in Northern Kenya with relief and Christian missions, David became greatly concerned with the plight of children and young people from the pastoralist communities of this region.  He embarked on developing the idea of a centre that would avail quality education to young people from this region, in the hope that they would in turn become resources for their communities.

He also realised that the church in Northern Kenya was experiencing problems.  With very few local Christians equipped to undertake the responsibilities of the gospel, he saw that churches only grew when people from other regions came into the area.  Consultations with church leaders in the region led to the idea of a Christian Resource Centre that would equip pastoralist Christians for effective ministry among their own people.

David went on to study education at the University of Nairobi and graduated in 1997.  He later spent time in the U.K. doing voluntary work and then studying theology and pastoral ministry.  Over this time, he shared his vision with friends in Kenya and the U.K. who have joined with him to help make Kisima Pastoralists' Centre a reality.

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