- Kenya Evangelical Mission

Present your bodies a Living Sacrifice..Do not be conformed to this world, but be Transformed

Romans 12:1-2

Hoyt and Lois Osborne

Hoyt and Lois Osborne are missionaries in Kangundo, Kenya, a small town about 50 miles southeast of Nairobi. Their house is on Hospital Hill with wide views of the beautiful countryside. Kilimambogo mountain (Mountain of the Cape Buffalo) rises nearby above the African plateau.

In their many years of living among the East African people, they've had a remarkable impact. Rev. Hoyt Osborne has a gift of preaching from the Word of God and has become a "beloved" figure in the area. He'd shrug that off, but I have seen it with my own eyes. He says with a wink..."I was born with an African heart!" His own love for the Kamba reflects for all to see. It's clear that God called him to be here. Their statement of Purpose can be found here

Lois Osborne is also called Mama or Mom. She's in charge of the day-to-day operations at their home. Whether it's buying charcoal to keep Alphonse and Moki warm at night, organizing a bible class or making sure they have enough food to feed a dozen unexpected visitors, she's always there. Her eyes sparkle with warmth and devotion. Just ask the boys they have adopted over the years how much they love her.

Their Kenyan Family

Their adopted sons are men now and have taken on various roles in the mission. Shadrack is the mission's Vice Moderator. He's really become one of the cornerstones to Kenya Evangelical Mission.

Fitzpatrick (Fitz) was hauling water to make a living as a boy. He has flourished being an adopted "Sons of Osborne." Fitz is the head of the college and teacher as well. He is outgoing and not at all shy about showing his love of Jesus. He is another cornerstone to the mission.

Pastor Makosi is a wonderful man and another cornerstone, like Shadrack. Joseph Makosi is the Mission Secretary and the pastor of Calvary Church.

Pastors Paul, Chris, Sammy, Boniface, Tshome, and many others, are integral parts of their family and staff, they work so hard. Their other sons are all grown now and most continue to work at the mission either pastoring churches or attending to daily operations.


What do they do?


To date they have started 23 new churches in Kenya!

A couple of the churches planted by Kenya Evangelical Mission are within walking distance of the Osborne's compound. Others you can only reach by Land Rover over rough terrain or by airplane. The churches all have lively worship services and sermons. The worship music of the service is upbeat and accompanied by a drum and tambourine, they worship beautifully through their music. When we were there they had something called a "Harambee" which means working together towards a goal.

In January of 2004 they opened the doors to Kenya Evangelical Bible College. The campus is on a large piece of farm-land atop Hospital Hill. It has a nice big library, classrooms, kitchen, offices, dormatories and a store. Pathway Kiosk has a deep well and provides many gallons of safe drinking water for the students and community. Its a real "family run" college.

Life in Rural Kenya

The Osborne's home is open and inviting. The house has a beautiful tropical garden with walkways and it is surrounded by a wall with a gate. The doorbell is a real bell with a cord. They have lots of visitors throughout the day. The house at the compound has a few conveniences, showers, a washing machine, stove, etc (if the power is working.)

Kangundo is located 3 degrees south of the equator. The temperature in the area ranges from 70-80 degrees, humidity is minimal at this elevation. A paved road runs from Nairobi to Kangundo but most of the roads are dirt and can get rough and muddy when the short and long rains come.

Anne wrote a wonderful letter about her experiences there and some history about KEM.

JOHN 14:6

"Jesus said to them, I am the way, the truth, and the life:

No man comes to the father, but by me."

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