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Rhema Feast 2026 firmly seals Kenya’s status as ‘Capital of Africa’
05th September, 2026 12:27 PM
Nairobi’s Uhuru Park became a meeting point for Africa’s Christian community as Rhema Feast 2026 drew thousands of worshippers from Kenya and beyond for five days of preaching, worship and prayer.
From August 31 to September 4, the capital hosted believers from different African countries, with flags from South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda and other nations visible among the crowds.
The multinational turnout gave the gathering a distinctly continental feel, with worshippers travelling to Nairobi to listen to prominent ministers and fellowship with believers from across the region.
Global voices gather
The international crowd was matched by a strong lineup of pastors, ministers and gospel musicians from across Africa.
Convened by Reverend Julian Kyula of Ruach Assemblies, Rhema Feast featured Nigeria’s Apostle Joshua Selman, Apostle Michael Orokpo, Pastor Poju Oyemade and Dr David Ogbueli, while Nigeria was also represented by gospel singers Sinach and Dunsin Oyekan.
Uganda’s Apostle Grace Lubega and Rwanda’s Apostle Mignonne Kabera joined the international ministerial lineup, while South Africa’s Apostle Felix Okoh was also featured alongside gospel musicians Dr Tumi and Ntokozo Mbambo.
Kenya was represented by Reverend Julian Kyula, Bishop J.B. Masinde, Bishop Kathy Kiuna, Pastor T. Mwangi and Pastor George Macharia, alongside gospel artists Jacque Gachiri, Kestin Mbogo, Njoki Munyi and Moji ShortBaba.
Kenya’s spiritual role
During the revival sessions, international ministers spoke about Kenya’s spiritual significance and the potential role of its believers in the wider Christian movement.
Selman and Okoh were among the voices whose messages emphasised spiritual hunger, transformation, unity and the responsibility of Christians to influence their communities and nations.
The emphasis on Kenya’s spiritual atmosphere and the participation of young people added to a growing perception among participants that the country is becoming an important meeting point for Christian movements from across Africa.
The “altar” language used around Kenya’s spiritual position also fed into conversations about the country’s potential influence in the next phase of African Christian revival.
Nairobi as a hub
Nairobi’s infrastructure and geographic position further strengthened its ability to host a gathering of this scale.
As a major business and transport centre, the capital offers hotels, conference facilities, an international airport and other infrastructure that make it accessible to visitors from across Africa and beyond.
Rhema Feast brought that advantage into the spiritual sphere, with ministers, musicians and worshippers from several countries converging in one location.
The result was a gathering that presented Nairobi not only as a business hub, but also as an increasingly important platform for continental Christian activity.
Flags tell story
The multinational character of Rhema Feast was visible among the crowds.
Flags from Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa, Tanzania, Ghana and Rwanda were seen alongside the Kenyan flag as worshippers participated in prayers, preaching and worship.
The sight of different national colours gathered in one place offered a powerful picture of African unity and showed that the gathering had grown beyond a purely Kenyan audience.
More than worship
Held under the theme “Come, Let Us Rebuild,” Rhema Feast drew inspiration from Nehemiah’s rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls.
The programme also included a Business Forum, extending the rebuilding message into discussions around leadership, enterprise, governance, integrity and society.
The international turnout also created activity around Nairobi, with visitors contributing to demand for accommodation, transport, restaurants and other hospitality services during the five-day programme.
The gathering extended beyond Uhuru Park through livestreams, online coverage and social media, allowing audiences outside Kenya to follow the sessions.
With international ministers, musicians, worshippers and national flags converging in Nairobi, Rhema Feast 2026 offered a striking picture of Kenya’s growing continental influence.
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