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Closing the Year in Unity and Thanksgiving

As we approach the close of 2025, St. Paul’s University invites our students, staff, and the wider community to come together for a special time of reflection and fellowship. It has been a year of growth and learning, and it is fitting that we conclude it united as "Servants of God and Humanity". We are delighted to announce our End of Year Community Service, a dedicated time to give thanks for the year that has been and to seek guidance for the year ahead.

This significant service will be led by the Council Chair and Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya, The Most Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit. His presence marks a special opportunity for our community to receive spiritual charge and encouragement as we break for the holidays.

Event Details

Please mark your calendars for this important university gathering:

• Date: Wednesday, 17th December 2025

• Time: 9:00 AM

• Location: The University Main Hall

Join Us

Whether you are a student preparing for the break or a staff member winding down the semester, your presence adds to the strength of our community. Let us fill the Main Hall to celebrate our shared journey this year.

Nurturing the next generation of storytellers.

Great stories have the power to move us, teach us, and inspire us. This past season, the St. Paul’s University Library, in a strategic partnership with Yours2Read.com, set out to find the best storytelling talent within our campus. Sponsored by Dr. Simon Norton, CEO of Yours2Read.com, the competition challenged students to submit original narratives based on specific themes. Running between August and September 2025, the initiative was a resounding success, attracting 43 impressive entries from budding authors across the university.

Celebrating Creativity and Narrative Skill

After a rigorous review process, a panel of judges selected the top 10 submissions that demonstrated outstanding creativity, command of language, and narrative depth. We are thrilled to announce the results of this literary showdown.

The Top Honors

The spotlight falls on Kipruto Nicolas, whose gripping story, "The Last Bullet," clinched the top spot.

The Prize Breakdown:

• 1st Place: Kipruto Nicolas – Ksh. 30,000

• 2nd Place: Ksh. 20,000

• 3rd Place: Ksh. 10,000

• 4th to 10th Place: Ksh. 2,000 each

Beyond the Prize Money

While the cash rewards provided a great incentive, the competition offered something even more valuable: a platform. All participants were awarded Certificates of Participation to acknowledge their effort and courage in sharing their work. Furthermore, a selection of the best stories will be published on the Yours2Read.com platform. This offers our students a unique opportunity to have their work read by a global audience, serving as a significant stepping stone in their writing careers.

A Commitment to Literary Growth

The SPU Library extends its heartfelt congratulations to Kipruto Nicolas, the top 10 finalists, and every single student who submitted an entry. This competition has not only highlighted the remarkable talent residing within the St. Paul’s community but also strengthened our resolve to support creative expression. We remain committed to partnering with industry leaders like Dr. Simon Norton to provide avenues for our students to grow.

Stay Tuned: Keep an eye on our channels for links to the published stories on Yours2Read.com and announcements regarding future literary initiatives!

Bridging the Gap: From 325 CE to 2026 Kenya

St. Paul’s University is proud to announce an upcoming landmark conference: "Theological Bridges: Nicaea in Conversation with Decolonial Theology and Contemporary Movements for Social Change." Scheduled for February 23rd to 28th, 2026, this event commemorates the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325 CE). While Nicaea was a historic event defining unity and navigating imperial power, this conference seeks to extend that global discussion to the urgent, localized, and postcolonial realities of today.

Why This Conference Matters Now

Held in Kenya—a fertile ground for examining the intersection of colonialism, inequality, and youth-led justice—this conference offers an interdisciplinary space to re-read Nicaea. We are moving beyond historical commemoration to active engagement. The conference theme links the ancient Nicene legacy to modern struggles, aiming to dismantle Eurocentric frameworks through decolonial theology. Specifically, we will engage with contemporary movements such as Kenya’s Gen Z-led Occupy movement, addressing systemic inequality and injustice. Our goal is to unearth liberative lessons for the church today, resisting imperial logics and speaking prophetically in contexts of oppression.

Conference Streams and Sub-Themes

We are inviting scholars, theologians, and activists to submit abstracts that align with the following streams:

• Stream 1: Nicaea, Empire, and Decolonial Theology

  Focus: Re-reading the Nicene legacy through the lens of empire, power, and decoloniality.

• Stream 2: Gender, Bodies, and Justice in Nicene Conversations

  Focus: Exploring how questions of gender, sexuality, and embodiment intersect with the Nicene tradition and contemporary struggles.

• Stream 3: Nicaea, Peace, and Social Transformation

  Focus: Interpreting the Nicene pursuit of unity in relation to contemporary movements for justice, democracy, and peace.

• Stream 4: Health, Ecology, and the Common Good

  Focus: Bridging Nicene theology with holistic visions of human and ecological flourishing.

Meet the Speakers

We are honored to host a distinguished panel of speakers who will guide these conversations:

• Rev. Dr. Dorcas Chebet

• Dr. Masiwa Gunda

• Rev. Dr. Stephanie Dietrich

• Rev. Dr. Julius Kithinji

• Prof. Ezra Chitando

Call for Abstracts: Important Details

We invite you to be part of this critical conversation. Please review the submission guidelines below:

• What to Submit: An abstract of 200 words and a short bio of 100 words.

• Submission Email: Send your documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• Submission Deadline: 1st December 2025.

• Feedback Date: 20th December 2025.

Event Logistics:

• Conference Dates: 23rd - 28th February 2026.

• Venue: St. Paul’s University, Kenya.

   

Join us as we build theological bridges that connect our history to a more just and equitable future.

St. Julian's, Limuru, Kenya — [20^th 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.