WHO WE ARE
A movement connected by one mission.
NET Ministries Trust is a Christian student evangelism movement rooted in Kenya. We exist to evangelize, prepare, and equip believers to live the word of truth and be committed to a lifestyle that enriches the church and communities.
At the heart of NET is a conviction that transformed communities begin with transformed lives. When a student encounters the gospel, everything changes — their friendships, their leadership, their purpose. That transformation does not stop with one person. It ripples outward into campuses, families, churches, and communities.
What connects the movement is not a building, a brand, or a programme. It is a shared commitment to evangelism, discipleship, and the belief that every student deserves to hear the gospel and be discipled in community. Across Kenya, NET brings together students, leaders, churches and organisations under one mission.
We are not here to replace the Church. We are here to serve it. Every student we reach, every leader we equip, every community we touch — it all flows back to the local church and the Great Commission.
NET is global in vision, local in presence, and unwavering in mission. This is who we are.
OUR STORY
A story still being written.
NET Ministries Trust is a dedicated Christian movement established in the 1980s with a core mission to evangelize, equip, and empower individuals to spread the word of Christ. Over the past four decades, the ministry has grown internationally, focusing on holistic development and community fellowship. A major milestone for the organization is the development of the Leadership Development Center, a dedicated space designed for reflection, leadership training, and spiritual retreats. As the ministry continues to evolve, it remains committed to its non-political and interdenominational identity, prioritizing spiritual growth, organizational excellence, and the expansion of its membership base to further its impactful outreach efforts.
OUR VISION
Transformed communities, impacting the world through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
This is not just a statement — it is the conviction that drives everything NET does. When lives are transformed by the gospel, communities change. When communities change, the world is impacted.
OUR MISSION
How we pursue our vision.
To evangelize, prepare, and equip believers to live the word of truth, effectively declare the scriptures, and be committed to a lifestyle that enriches the church and communities.
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Evangelize
Reaching people with the gospel and sharing the hope of Christ with students across every campus.
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Prepare
Preparing believers to live faithfully and participate in God’s mission with purpose and conviction.
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Equip
Helping believers grow in their understanding, practice, and declaration of Scripture for every area of life.
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Enrich
Encouraging lives that strengthen churches and communities through faithful service and witness.
OUR VALUES
The values that shape how we serve.
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Fellowship
Commitment to shared worship, prayer, and spiritual growth. Walking together in faith, supporting one another in love.
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Teamwork
Unity in achieving ministry goals through collaboration. Collaborating across campuses and regions for a shared mission.
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Integrity
Accountability, transparency, and stewardship. Living with honesty and transparency in all we do.
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Discipline
Self-control and respect for spiritual authority. Growing through consistent spiritual practices and accountability.
WATCH
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See the people, campuses and communities that make up the NET Ministries Trust movement.
OUR FOUNDING
From a campus outreach to a nationwide movement.
What began as a student initiative at the University of Nairobi has grown into a trusted Christian movement serving communities across Kenya and beyond.
1980
The Beginning
NET was established as the Nyanza Evangelistic Team (NET) by a group of students at The University of Nairobi, Main Campus, with a heart to reach out to the Nyanza Region with the gospel of Jesus Christ. These students felt God’s call to bring the message of hope beyond the university campus and into communities across western Kenya.
1983
First Leadership
Dr. John Ochieng Ogada and Ochieng’ Okinyo Oloo (The Late) served as the first chairpersons from 1983 to 1989, establishing the foundation of the movement. Their leadership set the tone for a ministry built on prayer, evangelism, and a deep commitment to reaching students with the gospel.
1990s
Growth & Expansion
Under successive chairpersons — Bsp. Dr. John Mudany, Dr. Jackton Opiyo, Prof. Zachary Abiero Gariy, and James Ouma Onyango — NET expanded its reach and deepened its impact across campuses and communities. New branches were established, and the ministry’s reputation for faithful evangelism grew throughout the region.
2000s
Trust Registration
In response to growth and increasing demands of ministry, NET was registered as a Trust under the name NET Ministries Trust, with the slogan “Responding To God’s Call.” Leadership continued through Mr. Maurice Nyakiti, Mr. Tom Warega, and Mr. Johnson Awuor, each bringing stability and vision to the movement.
2010s
Continued Mission
Under Mr. Matthias Ohana and Pst. Kenyanito Dudi, NET continued to strengthen its presence across Kenya, equipping students and leaders for evangelism and discipleship. The ministry matured in its structures, deepened its partnerships with local churches, and reached new campuses across the country.
2023 – Present
Today & Beyond
Under the current chairmanship of Mr. Fred Wambia, NET Ministries Trust continues to grow — not for the sake of numbers, but because the need is real. Students are searching for meaning, community, and truth. NET exists to meet them where they are, with the gospel that changes lives.
LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE
How NET Ministries Trust is organised.
NET Ministries Trust is led through six organs, from the Board of Trustees, who hold the society’s assets in trust, to the executive committees serving cell groups and student units. The National Coordinating Council (NCC) is the highest policy and administrative organ, the National Executive Committee (NEC) implements policy, and Regional Executive Committees (REC) coordinate activity across regions.
The organs of the society.
- Board of Trustees — holds the society’s land, buildings and investments in trust.
- National Coordinating Council (NCC) — the highest policy and administrative organ.
- National Executive Committee (NEC) — implements the policy of the society.
- Regional Executive Committee (REC) — coordinates activity across regions.
- Cell Group Executive Committee — leads cell groups, the smallest functional units of the society.
- Students Executive Committee — serves the society’s student units.
National Coordinating Council (NCC)
The NCC is the highest policy formulation and administrative organ of the society, and its final decision-making body. Where a decision is contrary to doctrines well set out in the Bible, the Annual General Meeting can reverse it.
Responsibilities
- Carry out the society’s objectives and the resolutions of the Annual General Meeting
- Appoint volunteer workers and staff as needed
- Recommend and organise training for members and staff
- Give guidance and encouragement through regular consultation and fellowship
- Oversee staff welfare — housing, remuneration, allowances, leave and more
Membership
Members of the National Executive Committee, the Chairperson and Secretary of each Regional Executive Committee, and one Administrative Secretary from the NET Secretariat, who is secretary to the NCC. Current members:
Fred Wambia
Global Chairperson
Dave Awino
DG Finance & Development Projects
Domnic Riako
DG Ministry Operations / Homa-Bay Region Chairperson
Don Kevin
Prayer Secretary
Stanley Jawuoro
Missions Secretary
Josephine Otiende
Children & Teens Coordinator
Naomi Oyola
Honorary Treasurer
Dr. Lilian Narkiso
Welfare Coordinator
Raymond Masobu
Ass. Admin Secretary
Dr. Michael Wayumba
Kisumu Region Chairperson
Rachel Pauldence
Kisumu Region Secretary
Rodgers Ochieng’
Migori Region Chairperson
Dennis Odhiambo
Nairobi Region Chairperson
Cynthia Ochieng’
Nairobi Region Secretary
Sylvester Otieno
Bondo/Siaya Region Chairperson
Jennifer Odhiambo
Bondo/Siaya Region Secretary
Charles Ochieng’
Eldoret Region Chairperson
Lucy Juma
Eldoret Region Secretary
Daniel Odhiambo
Nakuru Region Chairperson
Geoffrey Minene
Nakuru Region Secretary
John Denge
Pwani Region Chairperson
Sammy Osiro
Pwani Region Secretary
Meetings
The NCC meets at least quarterly each year. The quorum is not less than one third of its membership.
National Executive Committee (NEC)
The NEC is the policy-implementing organ of the society. It drafts the ministry’s policies, code of conduct and regulations and ensures they are observed, sets the agenda for NCC meetings, and spearheads investments, partnerships and other crucial ministry tasks. The quorum is two thirds of its members.
Current NEC members
Fred Wambia
Coordinating Chairperson
Domnic Riako
Deputy Chairperson – Ministry Operations & Administration
Dave Awino
Deputy Chairperson – Development & Finance
Naomi Oyola
Honorary Treasurer
Don Kevin
Prayer Secretary
Stanley Jawuoro
Missions Secretary
Dr. Lilian Narkiso
Welfare Coordinator
Josephine Otiende
Children & Teens Coordinator
Raymond Masobu
Administrative Secretary
Regional Executive Committee (REC)
The REC coordinates the society’s activities in the regions, under NCC oversight and accountable to it.
Composition
- Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, elected at the Regional AGM
- The Chairperson and Secretary of every unit in the region
- The REC Chair and Secretary sit on the NCC
Duties and meetings
- Pass NCC information and decisions through to the units
- Organise joint activities, events and fellowships of units within the region
- Meet at least four times a year, no more than three months apart
Cell groups and campus units
A cell group is the smallest functional unit of the society; cell groups combine to form units. Each unit is led by officials elected by its members — Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and other positions as needed — making it the lowest level of leadership, where members meet for fellowship and missions. The Chairperson and Secretary of each unit sit on the Regional Executive Committee.
Role of units
- Organise and undertake outreach missions
- Mobilise members for activities at unit, regional and national level
- Run resource mobilisation to meet the budget
- Build members’ capacity for gospel outreach and for their roles in family and society
- Be the centre of fellowship — sharing testimonies and receiving spiritual nourishment through the word
- Explore ways of dealing with members’ welfare
- Resolve disputes among members
CHAIRPERSONS
Those who have led the movement.
Each chairperson has played a vital role in shaping NET's direction and sustaining its mission across generations.
Dr. John Ochieng Ogada
1983 – 1989
Ochieng’ Okinyo Oloo (The Late)
1983 – 1989
Bsp. Dr. John Mudany
1989 – 1990
Dr. Jackton Opiyo
1990 – 1992
Prof. Zachary Abiero Gariy
1992 – 1993, 1999 – 2003
James Ouma Onyango
1993 – 1995
Eng. Samwel Ouma Otieno
1995 – 1999
Mr. Maurice Nyakiti
2003 – 2005
Mr. Tom Warega
2005 – 2009
Mr. Johnson Awuor
2009 – 2013
Mr. Matthias Ohana
2013 – 2017
Pst. Kenyanito Dudi
2017 – 2021
Dr. Caroline Wasonga
2021 – 2023
Mr. Fred Wambia
2023 – To Date
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Governance & oversight.
NET’s land, buildings and investments are held in trust by the Board of Trustees. Between three and five trustees serve five-year terms (renewable once), appointed at a general meeting of the society from among those who have served on the National Coordinating Council. They provide oversight and advice to the NCC and act on the directions of the society’s general meetings.
- Registered under the Land Act (Perpetual Succession)
- Any three trustees may sign for a legal transaction
- Trustees must have served on the National Coordinating Council
Trustee
Mrs. Roselida Owino
Trustee
Prof. William Otiende Ogara
Trustee
Mr. Gilbert Osumba Onuko
Trustee
Prof. Zachary Abiero Gariy
Trustee
Prof. Willis Owino Ong’or
Trustee
Mrs. Grace Oluoch Agingu
Trustee
Mrs. Caroline Odandi
THE PEOPLE
People serving the mission together.
Behind the movement are real people: students, leaders, volunteers and partners who give their time, energy and faith to see communities transformed.
Coordinating Chairperson
Fred Wambia
Central coordinator of all the society's affairs and the national spokesperson. Coordinates all regions, presides over NCC meetings, and chairs NEC and NCC meetings.
Deputy Chairperson – Ministry Operations and Administration
Domnic Riako
Oversees policy implementation; supports the strategic plans and objectives; coordinates committee task forces and units; leads capacity building across units, cell groups and regions.
Deputy Chairperson – Development and Finance
Dave Awino
Coordinates strategic follow-up and mentorship at unit level; works with the Honorary Treasurer on finance capacity building and resource mobilisation.
Missions Secretary
Stanley Jawuoro
Oversees the society's gospel outreach missions; keeps the record of all missions and shares timely updates; advises regional and unit mission coordinators on planning.
Prayer Secretary
Don Kevin
Mobilises members to pray for the whole society; chairs the prayer committee of unit and regional prayer coordinators.
Welfare Coordinator
Dr. Lilian Narkiso
Coordinates welfare matters on all NET platforms in line with the welfare policy; works with local welfare coordinators; communicates welfare announcements.
Children and Teens Coordinator
Josephine Otiende
Liaises with the Missions Secretary on children's and youth activities; keeps a clean register of junior NET members; coordinates children's activities at cell group, region and global level; works on school ministry.
Honorary Treasurer
Naomi Oyola
Administrative Secretary
Raymond Masobu
Handles the NCC's correspondence, under the Chairperson's supervision; secretary to the NCC.
STORIES
Voices from the movement.
Real stories from students, alumni, leaders, and churches shaped by NET.
Founding Story
1980 – Present
45 Years Is a Miracle
Eng. Samuel Otieno was among the students who felt convicted by the vision in 1980. Forty-five years on, he calls…
Eng. Samuel Otieno
Founding Member
Chairperson Story
1997 – Present
I Got My Wife from This Ministry
Johnson Awuor joined NET in 1997 as a first-year student at the University of Nairobi. Nearly thirty years later, the…
Johnson Awuor
Former Global Chairperson
Alumni Story
1984 – Present
What Began with Fewer Than a Hundred
Dr. Mildred Mudany joined NET in 1984, when the whole fellowship numbered fewer than a hundred. She met her partner…
Dr. Mildred Mudany
Alumna, University of Nairobi
THE MOVEMENT
One movement. One mission. Many communities.
From Nairobi to Mombasa, Kisumu to Eldoret — NET connects students, churches and teams across Kenya through a shared commitment to the gospel.
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PARTNERS
Partners in the mission
VOICES FROM THE MOVEMENT
What people are saying.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions.
What is NET Ministries Trust?
NET Ministries Trust is a Christian student evangelism movement rooted in Kenya. We exist to evangelize, prepare, and equip believers to live the word of truth and be committed to a lifestyle that enriches the church and communities. NET connects students, leaders, churches and organisations across Kenya under one shared mission — seeing lives transformed by the gospel.
Who is NET for?
NET is for students, church leaders, volunteers, and anyone passionate about sharing the gospel and seeing communities transformed through the power of Jesus Christ. Whether you are a first-year student looking for fellowship, a church leader seeking to reach young people, or a volunteer wanting to serve — NET has a place for you.
How can a student get involved?
Students can get involved by connecting with NET through their campus fellowship, attending a NET event, or visiting our Get Involved page. You can join a local branch, participate in evangelism and discipleship programmes, or take on a leadership role on your campus. There is a place for every student who wants to be part of the movement.
How can a church partner with NET?
Churches can partner with NET by collaborating on student outreach, supporting discipleship programmes, or connecting student leaders with NET’s network. We work alongside the Church — not as a replacement, but as a partner in reaching the next generation. Visit our Get Involved page to start the conversation.
Where does NET operate?
NET Ministries Trust operates across Kenya, with branches in multiple regions. Our mission extends to every campus and community where students are searching for truth, community and purpose. We are present where the need is real — in universities, colleges, and communities across the country.
How can I become part of the movement?
Whether you are a student, leader, church or organisation — there is a place for you. Start by visiting our Get Involved page or attending one of our events. We will help you find where you fit in the movement and walk with you as you take the next step.
BEYOND CAMPUS
Carrying the mission beyond campus.
Mentoring, mission, and community — works alumni are part of across Kenya.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Find your place in the movement.
Whether you are a student, leader, church, or organisation — there is a place for you. Take the next step.