My Journey of Faith, Leadership, and Service
I was born in August 1962 at Eldoret Hospital in Kenya. Faith, family, and community shaped my early years. My parents, who lived at Kaptagat Arms Hotel, where my father worked, later moved us to a farm nearby.
In 1970, we relocated to Plateau Mission within the Reformed Church of East Africa (RCEA), where I enrolled at Plateau Primary School.
Though my parents were devoted members of the Africa Inland Church (AIC), most of us children attended RCEA, where friendships with the minister’s family drew us deeper into church life.
It was here that my brothers and I discovered music, learning instruments from guitar to trumpet, and even producing a single at the age of 13 with renowned producer Kenneth Owuor. These formative years instilled discipline, creativity, and the joy of serving God through music.
Family is my foundation.
My wife Ann and I have built our marriage on faith, respect, and study, and together we have been blessed with three children — two girls and one boy. They are respectful, responsible, and independent, and today they continue to bless us with grandchildren. Watching them grow into strong, compassionate adults has been one of the greatest rewards of my life.
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They are not only my pride but also my purpose. My commitment to leadership, mentorship, and ministry is fueled by the desire to leave them — and the generations after them — a legacy of faith, integrity, and service.
Foundations of Faith and Leadership
Growing up, leisure was filled with football, swimming, and hunting, but the greatest investment of time was in church. Under the mentorship of Reverend Hubert Tibanga, a Tanzanian minister, I learned the meaning of devotion, service, and Christian leadership.
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In 1978, I joined Wareng Secondary School, where I studied alongside future leaders, including Hon. William Ruto. My involvement in the Christian Union and Young Christian Students (YCS) deepened my commitment to ministry and leadership. These experiences taught me that humble beginnings are no barrier to great achievements when anchored in faith.
​Early Career and Lessons in Stewardship
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In 1981, I began working with the Kenya Farmers Association. At just 19, I was entrusted with paying farmers millions of shillings daily. Though inexperienced, this responsibility earned me respect and influence in the community. Yet, without mentorship, I fell into financial missteps and extravagance. These challenges became lessons in stewardship, teaching me the importance of discipline, accountability, and the fear of God in handling resources.
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By 1985, I was transferred to Nairobi, where life’s pressures forced reflection. Meeting Ann, my future wife, became a turning point. Marriage grounded me, teaching me that true leadership begins at home. Together, we studied books on marriage, laying a foundation for a union built on faith, respect, and moral sanctity. Today, I mentor young couples, teaching that marriage, like any profession, requires study, devotion, and God’s guidance.
Entrepreneurship and Resilience
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In 1992, driven by a desire for independence, I founded Tropic Edibles Distributor (TED), supplying foodstuffs to colleges and universities. The business grew rapidly, but tribal clashes in Eldoret forced us to relocate to Nairobi. This period tested my resilience as an entrepreneur, reminding me that business success must be anchored in integrity, adaptability, and faith in God’s providence.
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In 1996, I moved to the United Kingdom, where ministry and entrepreneurship intertwined. By 2004, I had planted a church in Peterborough, later expanding to Boston, Lincolnshire. In 2007, I was ordained into ministry by TAPAC, affirming my calling as a servant-leader.
Academic Pursuits and Visionary Leadership
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Believing that leadership requires knowledge, I pursued higher education:
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Bachelor of Theology at Roehampton University (2016)
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Master of Science in Security, Leadership, and Society at King’s College London​
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These studies strengthened my ability to lead with wisdom, integrity, and moral clarity.
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In 2014, we founded Jiji La Maombi (City of Prayer)—a vision encompassing an orphanage, retreat center, schools, and a Bible institute. This project reflects my lifelong commitment to mentorship, service, and building institutions that honor God and uplift society.
Present Ministry and Calling
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Today, I serve as:
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Senior Pastor of Faith in Christ Church, Peterborough
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Marriage Enrichment Teacher and Mentor
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Leadership Coach and Motivational Speaker
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Chaplain at Peterborough City Hospital
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I reach out to encourage, mentor, and equip leaders, couples, and communities. My mission is clear: to raise a generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and families rooted in the fear of God, moral sanctity, and service to humanity.
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Trials, triumphs, and transformation have marked my journey. From humble beginnings in Eldoret to ministry and leadership in the UK, I have learned that true success is not measured by wealth or status, but by faithfulness to God, integrity in leadership, and the impact we leave on others.
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I invite you to walk with me in this vision—to build marriages that flourish, leaders who serve with humility, and communities that thrive under God’s guidance.
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