Empower President Dr. Carrie Miles recently visited Kenya and Zambia. Below is her trip report. By Dr. Carrie Miles You have not gotten an Empower report from an American in quite a while, I know, but I (Carrie Miles) was in Kenya and Zambia for three weeks in April. I was accompanied by (Ugandan) Dr. … Read more
Hello dear Empower supporter. You may know that I having been planning to go to Africa this year, but it has taken a while to coordinate dates with our partners in Uganda, Kenya, and Zambia. I will be leaving on April 13, 2026 for Kenya, where I will be joined by Empower African Director Dr. … Read more
You may remember that in 2022, Empower in Africa went from U. S. led to, as one of our Kenyan partners said, “us” led. And true to this calling, our partners are doing great things. Below is a summary report from Executive Director for Africa, Dr. Frank Tweheyo. While our international partners are going fabulously, … Read more
On his recent trip to Kenya, Dr. Frank Tweheyo, Empower’s Africa Director, had the opportunity to give a lecture at the Pioneer International University. Here is Frank’s report on that event, edited for length and clarity. Faith Kabiru, (now referred fondly to as Mama Faith because she is the Bishop’s wife and the President of … Read more
Empower African Director Frank Michael Tweheyo conducted several seminars recently in Nairobi, Kenya. Following the Seminar at the Teen Challenge (which we reported on last week–read the report here), his team, composed of Faith Kabiru, Elizabeth and Dr. Judith, proceeded to do a master Class at APLETI (African Prime Leadership Institute) led by Dr. Bundi … Read more
Empower Africa Program Director Frank Michael Tweheyo recently led a series of trainings in Nairobi, Kenya. He journeyed to three places: Teen Challenge headquarters, African Prime Leadership Training Institute and finally the Premier International University. Here is Frank’s report for the first leg: a New Man, New Woman, New Life training at Teen Challenge. Empower … Read more
Empower Uganda President Pastor Joyce Ouko and Bishop Joseph Wanjala recently facilitated a training at Bujwanga Divine Rescue Church, located in the Busia District of Eastern Uganda. The district borders Kenya. About 85 people attended the training, making it one of our largest gatherings so far this year. Here is Pastor Joyce’s report, edited for … Read more
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
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
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
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
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