That story starts in 1992 when the first African based LTS (Leadership Training School) was held in Nairobi. Over 200 students attended. The students lived in temporary structures which were built for the LTS. The biggest structure was the lecture hall, which also served as Dining Hall. It was done in YWAM style: “Train as you build”.
Some weeks past, we mentioned the single guys getting ready to occupy the bush house – we’re glad to say that it’s now been 19 days; the guys are in and the place is lit!
Arriving just a few days apart, we were delighted to finally receive Naomi and the Barbosa Family as they joined the staff at YWAM Athi River
It took about 2 hours for Petro & Grace to arrive at Athi River Base, from Nairobi, for their first visit since they landed in Kenya to pioneer a university ministry.
We lived in one as a couple.
To be honest, they were very small, but with a little homey touch, those few square meters became so cozy!
We affectionately called our little houses “tabernacles”.
“You have been our family and do remain our family even when we’re out there.
Thank you for the time we’ve been here together.”
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The following video will give you a great impression of God’s beautiful creation that is surrounding our base. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH-J6Beasew[/embedyt]
Catherine KingIt was the 90s and I was 7 and 9 years ago. Just a missionary kid who was living a free life. I helped with chores. I made chapatis on the jiko. I sorted beans, peeled potatos. Used machetes to chop the grass to help keep away snakes. We played football or soccer when the ball wasn't deflated by acacia thorns. The rest of the time we dug holes and played mancala in the dirt with stones. Or went wandering looking for impala, giraffe or elephants in the shadow of LuKenya. My parents taught DTS, leadership training courses, PCYM, led King's Kids and other activities. It was a great experience for our family as well as the many short term missions we hosted.
Brother Sam KitalyaA great place for training in discipleship and bonus of wildlife experience. Zebras, Giraffes, Warthog and Antelope roams. Truly a great sight and bird watching as well.
Noreen KomboA place to know God and make Him known through a holistic Discipleship Training School (DTS) run by Youth With A Mission (YWAM)
Vicent A. Kazungu (Baba Theo_Jedd)YWAM AthiRiver the mother of many YWAM bases/location in East Africa and Central Africa it is a beautiful place to be. They have a game pack on their land where you can see giraffes, antelopes, zebras and many coolest jungle livers. Being part of the YWAM global family they are involved in doing Mercy ministries, training programs and evangelism. You will enjoy your time whenever you visit them. Wonderful hospitality, warm friends from all over the world and environment will capture your attention. With these few words I therefore recommend YWAM AthiRiver as a place to be. Karibu!
David OryangAway from the clamour of urban life, this YWAM Base is an ideal getaway for one to be able to detach and zoom-in on the more important things of life - especially concerning Christ & God. Did I mention the abundance of giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, etc just close by in the bush-bush?