Evangelicals Gather in Nairobi for AEA General Assembly as Kenya Marks 50 Years of National Alliance.

Evangelical leaders from across Africa have gathered in Nairobi for the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), a continental body representing national alliances in 51 countries, including the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Speaking during the press, AEA President Dr.Goodwill Shana said the assembly is a significant moment to strengthen evangelical unity and amplify the church’s role across the continent.

“From our headquarters at the AEA Plaza in Nairobi, we have worked to build strong national alliances,” he said. “This assembly reaffirms our commitment to ensuring that the gospel has both voice and structure throughout Africa.”

Dr. Shana added, “As evangelicals, our unity is key. When we stand together, we can influence policies, combat social ills, and promote peace and justice in our communities.”

EAK Vice-Chair Bishop Dr. Robert Lang’at highlighted the alliance’s involvement in social transformation alongside gospel outreach.

“We are part of a wider movement that engages in education, healthcare, and governance,” he said. “United evangelicals can transform society.”

Reverend Kefa Nyandega, EAK Secretary General, announced that the 50th anniversary celebrations will culminate in a national gathering from September 16–18, with 5,000 participants expected. “We celebrate what God has done and remain committed to our mission,” he said.

The assembly, held under the theme Unity for African Transformation, also brought together international guests and church leaders who expressed solidarity with the evangelical movement in Africa.