St. Julian's, Limuru, Kenya — [20th November 2025]
St. Paul’s University (SPU), through the School of Theology, in collaboration with Anglican Development Services (ADS) and the Green Anglican Movement of Kenya (GAM-K), celebrated the graduation of participants from its pioneering Ecotheology Short Course, marking a significant step forward in faith-based climate action and environmental leadership in Kenya.
The course—one of the first of its kind in the region—equipped clergy, theological students, youth leaders, and community development practitioners with practical skills and theological frameworks to respond to the pressing ecological and climate crises facing Kenyan communities. Participants engaged in modules on creation care theology, climate justice, sustainable development, environmental advocacy, and community resilience, integrating academic insight with hands-on learning.
The event was graced by The Rt. Rev. Prof. Joseph Galgalo, Provincial Secretary of the Anglican Church, and previous Vice Chancellor of St. Paul's University who commended the graduates’ dedication, underscored the Church’s role in creation care, and encouraged them to lead climate action initiatives in their communities.
Speaking at the ceremony, the SPU leadership represented by the Rev. Dr. Kevin Muriithi Ndereba, Director of Research & Innovation, praised the partnership as a model for how universities and faith-based organizations can collaborate to catalyze meaningful environmental transformation. In his words:
“This program exemplifies our commitment to shaping Christian leaders who can address today’s urgent ecological challenges with both conviction and competence.”
Representatives from ADS and GAM-K commended the graduates for their dedication and urged them to become champions of ecological stewardship within parishes, dioceses, and local communities.
“This program is positioning the Anglican Church of Kenya as a forerunner in climate change actions in churches and communities” said Fredrick Odinga of ADS.
“SPU has greatly shaped my own approach to climate change involvement. This has been valuable in the speaking engagements in national and international fora, and training initiatives in various dioceses. The Archbishop is fully supportive of this,” added Rev. Dennis Nthenge, GAM-K and Chaplain to the Archbishop of the ACK, His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit.
Graduates from the program shared inspiring testimonies on how the course has deepened their understanding of ecotheology and empowered them to initiate practical environmental initiatives—including contextual bible studies for congregations, implementation of energy saving jikos, tree-growing campaigns, climate education, waste management strategies, and formation of parish-level green committees.
The Ecotheology Short Course marks a major milestone in SPU’s growing portfolio of programs aimed at integrating environmental sustainability into theological education and community development. Plans are underway to expand the program to reach more regions and denominations across Kenya.
St. Paul’s University, together with ADS and the Green Anglican Movement Kenya, reaffirms its commitment to nurturing a new generation of Christian leaders dedicated to creation care, climate justice, and sustainable futures.
