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Aaron Moiben Too was a pioneer Adventist evangelist and pastor in Northern Nandi in Western Kenya. Aaron Moiben araap Too was born in 1898 to the Kapcheptuigong family in northern Nandi.
Job Kibirgen Too was a pioneer Nandi evangelist and gospel worker who zealously planted Adventist churches and schools in Nandi and beyond.
Ernest Trace was a British-born missionary publisher who managed the Advent Press in Gendia, Kenya, from 1949-1951. He moved to Kenya with his wife serving until they relocated to Canada and eventually to the United States.
The University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB), situated in Nandi County in the Rift Valley of Western Kenya, is the oldest Adventist university on the continent of Africa to offer a variety of degree courses in arts, applied sciences, and natural sciences. It first opened its doors in September 1979 to a very small number of students. Another twenty students were enrolled on January 28, 1980. On March 28, 1991, UEAB became the first private university to be chartered in the Republic of Kenya.
Reuben L. Wangerin was an American-born missionary and publisher in Kenya who served as the press manager at the Africa Herald Publishing House, Kendu Bay, from 1947 to 1949.
Ernest Roy Warland was a missionary to Kenya and founder principal of Kamagambo School.
East-Central Africa Division Biography Educators Groundbreakers Missionaries
Bertha E. Warner (née Milne) was a pioneer missionary teacher to Kenya. She moved to Nyanchwa, Kenya in January 1925 to establish the educational program for girls’ education.
East-Central Africa Division Biography Educators Groundbreakers Missionaries Women
Albert Watson was one of the pre-war (First World War) missionaries pioneering the mission station at Rusinga Island on Lake Victoria, Western Kenya. He worked in Kenya for a total of 17 years as a missionary.
Trans-European Division Biography Groundbreakers Missionaries
Kenneth and Mavis Webster were long-serving missionaries in various countries in Africa, including Kenya when he served as the superintendent of the Nyanchwa Mission in Kisii and in various mission stations in Tanzania.
William Maxwell and Evelyn Mary Webster dedicated their lives to mission work across Africa. Max served in various roles, including secretary-treasurer in multiple unions, playing a key role in church growth and administration. Eve worked as a teacher and licensed missionary alongside her husband, while also raising their family. In retirement, they continued their ministry, with Max being honored as Helderberg College’s Alumnus of the Year in 1998.
Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division Biography Missionaries Couples Educators
Ben David Wheeler was a missionary to Central Kenya, Uganda, Congo and Zimbabwe.
John and Jane Wilson were long-serving Adventist missionaries in Africa.
East-Central Africa Division Biography Educators Missionaries Couples
The Wire Hill Mission Station in Kenya was opened in 1909.
Reuben Kombe Yeri was a prolific preacher and church planter who also served as the president of the Central Kenya Conference.