NAKURU MISSION UPDATE: POLICE MINISTRY

Bridging the Gap: Gospel Outreach to Police Officers in Nakuru City.

Kenya has recently been facing an increasing rift between law enforcement and the civilian population. While police are tasked with maintaining order, concerns about excessive force and corruption are eroding public trust. This growing disconnect poses a threat to peaceful coexistence, particularly in communities near police facilities.

“We need to make the citizens appreciate who a police officer is and what their responsibilities are. There are many things that they do that are positive and there are many things without which if they didn’t do, then some of the things we take for granted wouldn’t happen. There are efforts to ensure that those relations are fostered so that the citizenry understand”. stated Interior PS Raymond Omollo in the Standard newspaper on March 13th, 2025.

As part of a focused outreach initiative, missionaries seized a unique opportunity to share the love of God with local police officers. This outreach to this critical segment of society was particularly timely, and the team was met with an exceptionally warm reception from the men and women in uniform.

Missionaries visited several police stations across Nakuru City, including Nakuru State House, Central, Bondeni, Mwariki, Kaptembwa, Rhonda, Rongai, Bahati, and Lanet. The aim was to provide counseling and spiritual nourishment to officers of all ranks. The initiative sought to bring healing and encouragement to those on the front lines of law enforcement.

At Mwariki Police Station, the missionaries engaged with 18 officers, including the Officer Commanding the Station. What was scheduled for 30 minutes stretched to an hour and a half due to the depth of the conversation. Pastor Tobias Barasa delivered a powerful message, drawing parallels between David’s leadership and the challenges faced by today’s officers. He emphasized Matthew 5:9, stating, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Pastor Tobias clarified that peacemaking extends beyond merely resolving conflicts; it involves actively fostering reconciliation and unity within communities and institutions. AEE Kenya, in partnership with ShareWord Global, provided Bibles and inspirational magazines as part of this outreach effort.

Meanwhile at Nakuru State house police We had the privilege of ministering to 19 Police. Pst. Joseph Njenga, Chairman of the Nakuru Pastors fellowship Shared on stewardship highlighting the story of the man who went on a journey and entrusted his property to his servants, Pastor Njenga said, “It’s God’s desire that we be good stewards in the things he has given us, a time of reckoning will come and we will be required to give an account to God”. Through CITAM chaplaincy we were able to give them branded police Bibles.The OCS expressed deep gratitude for the visit, noting,

“We are truly grateful you took time to be with us. This job can be extremely demanding, and many of us rarely speak about the challenges we face—whether on duty or in our personal lives. But today felt different. You ministered to us, both spiritually and physically. That means something to these dedicated men and women.”

We believe that these ongoing engagements with police stations across Nakuru will bear meaningful fruit—not only in the lives of the officers but also in fostering stronger, more compassionate relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.