Stories and News from the Field

A Conversation with Pastor Tom Tumpuya, Church Planter for AfricaHope Kenya For more than two decades, Pastor Tom Tumpuya has walked dusty footpaths through the Maasai communities of southwest Kenya, sharing the Gospel, discipling new believers, and encouraging pastors. Along the way, he has witnessed remarkable stories of transformation that remind him God is always at work—even when the results aren't immediately visible. We recently sat down with Pastor Tom to talk about t

During a recent Family Partners visit to Olosirwa, we witnessed a story that felt like the answer to a prayer. For Sarah, this trip was never just another journey. It was a dream she had carried for months — the hope of finally meeting the family she had partnered with through Africa Hope, the Murguyia family. Naarikunkera, her husband Kipas, and their two children are a family of four in Olosirwa, faithfully persevering through hardship. Sarah had prayed over their photograp

“God is so, so good! Kenya is right around the corner, and the feeling I have inside since the beginning of this journey has only intensified. Something big is coming. I feel it in my soul.” This was Maria’s* Facebook post just two weeks before leaving for Kenya with her teenage daughter, Leann*, on their first-ever mission experience. Six months earlier, during a Sunday morning service, Maria heard an announcement about a short-term mission team forming for Kenya. Immediatel

Some stories stay with you long after you've left the village. They linger in your heart because they remind you of both the fragility of life and the extraordinary strength of the human spirit. This is one of those stories. Earlier this year, Meliyio's husband passed away suddenly. He was her companion, the father of their nine children, and the one who helped carry the weight of providing for their family. His absence left a silence in the home and a sorrow that is difficul

Nasieku lives in the Oloporrolii community. She is a mother of ten, carrying the weight of providing for her family every day. For a long time, just putting food on the table was a struggle. She ran a small shop, but it barely had anything in it. A little maize flour, maybe some sugar—but not enough to truly sustain a business, and not enough to meet the needs of her family. The shelves were often close to empty, reflecting the uncertainty she lived with daily. Still, she kep

In the hills of Oloigeruno, Koikai lives with his family of five. Not long ago, they were facing the same question many families do during the holidays—how they would get through the season, and what they would have. Then something unexpected happened. At Christmas, Koikai received a gift—a goat. The following year, it happened again. And then again the next year. Three Christmases, three goats. Each one was a simple gift, but one that carried real meaning and possibility. Ov

When land was demarcated, a mother, Nayauesupat, was pushed into the forest. Her children slept beneath a fragile manyatta–a shelter of earth and grass–every storm broke through rain piercing the roof, and wild animals prowled in the dark. Every night was a prayer for survival. Then hope arrived. Through Family Partners, she received gifts that spoke into her struggle. Among them, corrugated metal sheets and a solar light became her salvation. The metal sheets silenced the ra

In the hills of Elangata Enterit in Narok, Kenya, lives a mother named Paran. Her story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the changes that transform a family’s life begin with very simple things. For many years, life for Paran and her children was difficult. When the rains came, the roof of their home leaked, and keeping the family dry at night was not always possible. School supplies were hard to come by, and providing enough food for the family was a daily concern. Lik

Direct cash transfers are one of the most proven and effective tools for reducing poverty in low-income countries. Instead of deciding for families what they need most, Direct Give places resources directly into their hands — restoring dignity and empowering them to build a better future. For families in rural Kenya, that often means: Reliable access to food and clean water Starting or expanding small businesses Planting vegetable gardens Sending children to school The impact

When Naimodu joined the Family Partners program in 2016, she was a young single mother carrying a heavy load. Married at a very young age to an elderly man who later passed away, she found herself raising her children alone in a rural community with limited resources. Today, her story looks very different. Naimodu and her children (one was away when the photo was taken) Over the years, Naimodu’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) has decreased significantly. Her family has

The Mpoke family has been part of the Family Partners program since 2016, and their journey is a powerful example of how transformation can extend beyond one household and into an entire community. This Christian family of seven, led by Damaris and her husband, has seen steady improvement in their Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) over the years. Their progress includes increased years of schooling, access to electricity, and improved sanitation–marking meaningful steps to

As a little girl, Bobbi used to tell her parents that she wanted to be a missionary in Africa someday. It was a dream that seemed far away at the time, but one that never left her heart. Years ago, Bobbi’s parents, Dallas and Vicky, connected with a family in rural Kenya through Family Partners . Each month, a small amount was faithfully withdrawn from their account — a simple act of generosity that soon became part of their routine. “It was something we did because we believ