Pastor Joyce Ouko, President of Empower Uganda, and her husband Rev. Julius Ouko recently lead a training in Kasenge, Namawojjolo, Mukono District, Central Uganda. They were hosted by Pastor Dr. Grace Ntale and Apostle Monic Ntale, who also helped facilitate the training. Here is Joyce’s report, edited for space and clarity, on the successful training … Read more
The Empower Uganda team recently conducted a training in the Lukalu Buvuma Islands, in Central Uganda. Here is a report from Pastor Joyce Ouko, President of Empower Uganda, editing for length and clarity. We bless the Lord for His continuous faithfulness and love for His servants. We conducted a training at Lwazi Baptist Church. It … 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
Empower Uganda President Joyce Ouko recently traveled to a rather remote location to conduct a New Man, New Woman, New Life training. Her report, edited for length and clarity, follows. Last month, we conducted the first-ever training in the Namatale Buvuma Islands, located in Lake Victoria in Central Uganda. The training, hosted by Christ Nation … Read more
Empower Uganda President Pastor Joyce Ouko, along with her husband Rev. Julius Ouko, and Rev. Charles Opio, recently conducted a New Man, New Woman, New Life training at Intercessors’ International Church in Lugazi, a town in the Buikwe District of Central Uganda. Here is her report, edited for length and clarity. Greetings from the Ugandan … Read more
Empower Uganda President Pastor Joyce Ouko and her husband Rev. Julius Ouko, along with Pastor Kinyera Mike, recently facilitated an Empower training for 53 participants in Kampala Uganda. Joyce sent us the following report about this very effective training. Here is her report, edited for length and clarity. On behalf of EIM, Uganda, we would … 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 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
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
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
Four years ago, we held our first seminar at Teen Challenge in Kampala, Uganda—where we led about eight students and a few staff through New Man, New Woman, New Life. We’ve continued to lead NMNW and a Master Class since then. Last month, we returned yet again and this time had about 25 students and … Read more
Empower Uganda President Pr. Joyce Ouko and her husband Pr. Julius Ouko recently facilitated a New Man, New Woman, New Life training in Kiboga, a district in west central Uganda, in response to an invitation from pastors there. Here is her report. We cannot stop acknowledging your endless support and prayers towards the redemption of … Read more