OUR STORY
From a student calling to a movement still responding to God’s call.
NET began through student evangelism at the University of Nairobi and grew into a movement serving students, churches, leaders, and communities across Kenya. This is the story of how it happened, who carried it forward, and why the mission continues.
WHY NET BEGAN
The calling behind the movement.
In 1980, a group of students at the University of Nairobi Main Campus felt God calling them to reach beyond their own community. They had experienced the transforming power of the gospel in their own lives, and they believed students across Kenya needed the same encounter.
What began as informal outreach to nearby campuses quickly grew into something none of them had imagined. They called it the Nyanza Evangelistic Team, a name that reflected their original focus on reaching the then Nyanza Region with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The students partnered with the Evangelical Fellowship of Kenya (EFK, now EAK) and established relationships with local churches who shared their vision for campus evangelism. These early partnerships formed the foundation for what would become a nationwide movement.
As the ministry grew beyond the original campus and region, the name evolved. But the calling remained the same: reaching students with the gospel, equipping them for leadership, and sending them to transform their communities. Today, that calling continues through NET Ministries Trust.
Founding Context
- Founded in 1980
- University of Nairobi Main Campus
- Originally called Nyanza Evangelistic Team
- Focused on the then Nyanza Region
- Partnered with EFK (now EAK)
- Registered as NET Ministries Trust
- Slogan: “Responding To God’s Call”
“What began as a student initiative has grown into a trusted Christian movement serving communities across Kenya and beyond.”
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THE MOVEMENT THROUGH THE YEARS
Four decades of faithfulness.
1980
The Beginning
NET was established as the Nyanza Evangelistic Team by students at the University of Nairobi Main Campus, with a heart to reach the Nyanza Region with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
1983 – 1989
First Leadership
Dr. John Ochieng Ogada and Ochieng’ Okinyo Oloo (The Late) served as the first chairpersons, establishing the foundation of the movement and setting the tone for a ministry built on prayer and evangelism.
1989 – 1999
Growth & Expansion
Under successive chairpersons, NET expanded its reach 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.
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.
2023 – Present
Today & Beyond
Under the current chairmanship of Mr. Fred Wambia, NET Ministries Trust continues to grow. Students are searching for meaning, community, and truth. NET exists to meet them where they are, with the gospel that changes lives.
LEADERSHIP CONTINUITY
Those who carried the vision forward.
Each chairperson shaped NET’s direction during their term. Their leadership ensured the mission remained faithful 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
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
Founding Story
2020 – Present
The NET Ladies Took Over My Mother’s Kitchen
Stephanie Oloo grew up in a strong NET household. When her father fell seriously ill in 2020, a prayer chain…
Stephanie Oloo
NET Family, Langata Cell Group
Church Partnership
1987 – Present
A Gift That Should Not Sit in a Pew
Bishop Oliver Konje came to NET in 1987 on the University of Nairobi double intake. Two years later, a mission…
Bishop Oliver Konje
Bishop, Outreach Church
Alumni Story
1984 – Present
Leadership Must Change
Bishop Luke Jakoywa joined NET in 1984 and hosted its annual mission in 1989. Forty-five years on, he believes NET’s…
Bishop Luke Jakoywa
Bishop; NET Far East Patron
Church Partnership
2025
A Charge from the First Generation
Bishop Daniel Ogutu is one of NET’s first generation. At forty-five, he charges NET to guard its evangelistic heart —…
Bishop Daniel Ogutu
Bishop, First-generation NET
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
Alumni Story
2025
Do Not Leave the Children Behind
Josephine Otiende Ouma is a NETLET, NET’s children’s coordinator, and the daughter of board chairman Prof. William Otiende Ogara. She…
Josephine Otiende Ouma
Children and Teens Coordinator, NET
Church Partnership
2025
Reaching Schools, Churches and Villages
Bishop Eliakim Babu remembers the early days: a small praying team, the first officers, and the second mission to Aboke…
Bishop Eliakim Babu
Bishop, NET Far East
Alumni Story
2021 – Present
Where Love Is More Than Just Our Home
Silas Owiti came to NET in 2021 through a friend, in his first year at Kenyatta University. He served as…
Silas Owiti
Alumni, NET Kenyatta University
NET TODAY
The story continues.
From a student outreach in 1980 to a nationwide movement today, NET continues to reach students, equip leaders, and serve churches across Kenya. The calling remains the same. The need is real.
Students
Reaching students on campuses across Kenya with the gospel and equipping them for leadership.
Churches
Partnering with local churches to disciple young people and strengthen youth ministry.
Leaders
Training student leaders and volunteers for evangelism, discipleship, and community service.
Alumni
Connecting alumni who continue to serve, mentor, and support the next generation of leaders.
The next chapter needs you.
NET’s story is not finished. Whether you are a student looking for community, an alumni wanting to give back, a church seeking partnership, or a leader ready to serve, there is a place for you in this movement.