Africa

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Empower’s Africa Program Director Frank Michael Tweheyo, alongside Empower Minister Purity Njagi, recently led a Master Class at St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya. Our ongoing partnership with the university’s Institute of Lifelong Learning and Leadership Development Centre (SPILL) has led to countless lives being changed. The Master Class is for those who have been … Read more

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Empower’s Africa Program Director Frank Michael Tweheyo, alongside Empower Minister Purity Njagi, recently led a Master Class for Dr. Zablon Bundi, of 16 participants, drawn from two NMNWNL seminars held earlier this year. The training was held at the African Prime Leadership Training Institute, in Ndenderu, Kiambu County, near Nairobi.  The Master Class is for … Read more

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In rural areas of Northern Uganda, strong patriarchal cultural practices take a toll on marriages and families. Even Christian families and churches tend to follow these practices, which demean women and treat them like slaves. When a woman marries into a family, the family pays a dowry or bride price for her, which tends to … Read more

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Pastor Arnold Phiri, Empower’s Coordinator in Malawi, recently wrote to us about a training he and his team recently conducted in a new context: a Moslem area of a small village in Malawi.  A bit of background: Empower Minister Sally Bryant has ministered in Mulanje, Malawi for more than a decade, visiting every year. A participant … Read more

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Empower Africa Director Dr. Frank Michael Tweheyo and his wife Phobice recently traveled to Cameroon to train leaders. The following is Frank’s report, edited for space and clarity.  Cameroon has been called “Africa in Miniature,” because it is a melting pot of both Western and African cultures. It is the only officially African bi-lingual country, … Read more

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Pastor Arnold Phiri, Empower’s Coordinator in Malawi, recently wrote to us about the incredible fruit that is being borne in Malawi. For years, we’ve been teaching and training in Malawi, sharing the good news of Biblical equality and conducting training on trauma, attachment, and healing. Because of your support and prayers, these trainings are transforming … Read more

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Empower recently facilitated a training for the staff of Sonrise Ministries in Jinga, Uganda. Sonrise started as a home for orphan babies in 2009. It has since grown into a Baby Village, a Children’s Village, a Home for street girls, and three community schools.  Running all these ministry operations is a work of love for … Read more

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Empower recently facilitated a New Man, New Woman, New Life training at St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya. Our ongoing partnership with the university’s Institute of Lifelong Learning and Leadership Development Centre (SPILL) has led to countless lives being changed. Bishop Phineas Mwiti and Faith Kabiro conducted the training under the leadership of Dr. Njau. … Read more

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When Empower Africa Director Dr. Frank Michael Tweheyo visited Zambia last year, he presented a vision-cast for the New Man New Woman New Life seminar at the University of Lusaka. Prof. Moses Chalwe invited him to return to conduct the training. Frank, accompanied by his wife and co-facilitator Pastor Phobice Tweheyo, recently returned from this … Read more

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An Empower team consisting of Pastor Joyce Ouko (Empower Uganda President), her husband Rev. Julius Ouko, and Apostle Charles Okumu recently facilitated a training in Kwaapa, Tororo, Uganda. Here is Joyce’s report. The training was well attended by 48 eager participants, including pastors, their spouses, church and political leaders. It was coordinated by Pastor Michael … Read more

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Empower was recently invited to conduct a Master training at East Africa Christian College in Rwanda. The team had presented New Man New Woman New Life (NMNW) to students and others at the college in February, and last month returned for the Master Class. The following is a report from a new Empower partner, Faith … Read more

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Empower Uganda President Joyce Ouko, alongside her husband Rev. Julius Ouko and minister Tonny Opio, led a New Man, New Woman, New Life seminar at Bread of Life Church in the Bundibugyo District of Western Uganda. Empower Africa Director Frank Tweheyo noted that Bundibugyo borders Congo, where many women have suffered at the hands of … Read more