Transforming Hope

When it comes to marathons, Kenya tops the world. The Transforming Hope Capital campaign is a strategic, life-changing marathon; an initiative that will make positive change to our great continent and her peoples. Africa International University has stepped onto the stage of global academia as a world class institution, fully accredited to take her place among universities worldwide. For over 27 years AIU existed as NEGST, a masters and then PhD level school, training influencers and leaders for the continent of Africa – and beyond.

On March 4th, the school was honored by Kenya’s President, Mwai Kibaki, who visited our leafy 53 acre campus and conferred on the school the university charter by the Government of Kenya. On that occasion President Kibaki remarked on the university’s strong history of providing outstanding leaders of integrity for Africa. He challenged the university to not give up our high standards and to remain committed to our Christian calling. That we will do, by God’s grace.

AIU has three constituent colleges, Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST), the School of Professional Studies (SPS) and the Institute for the Study of African Realities (ISAR). The development plans anticipate programs in Psychology, Business Administration, Science and Technology, with a task force in architecture already functioning. Programs offered run from Bachelors degrees through PhD. The final area will be Information Technology and Engineering.

A school is known by its faculty and graduates. In addition to its quality faculty, AIU highlights graduates like Dr. Peter Okaalet, the International HIV/AIDS Director for MAP International, who was recently honored as one of TIME Magazine’s “Heroes of the Year.” Our graduates like Peter Karanja General Secretary of NCCK, Oscar Muiru, Senior Pastor of the Nairobi Chapel group of churches, retired Bishop Boniface Adoyo of the NPC churches, Pastor Esther Obasiike of Redeemed Church of God.

AIU graduates are in organizations all over the continent, lead international agencies, and pastor large urban churches and speak worldwide on issues facing the world in areas of culture, faith, ethics, governance and justice.

On 4th November, 2011 we bravely launched our five year 800 Million shillings(10,000,000.00) funds drive to train another generation of leaders like these who will bring transforming hope to our communities, countries and continent.

The funds will go towards:

1. AIU Fund: Ksh. 100 Million
a. Scholarships & Faculty Support
b. Charter Required Campus Developments:
2. Tumaini (Hope) Fund: Ksh. 700 Million
a. Physical Facilities Development
i. Leah Ngini Centre:
ii.Sports Facilities Development:
b. Endowment Fund
c. Programs Development: SPS, ISAR, Science & Technology:
d. Library, IT & Research Enhancement

Why is this so important? Why build another university? Here is their answer: God has a future for Africa and wants Africans to flourish in their relationships with Him and with each other. They desire to be part of God’s purpose by training Christ-centred leaders to transform God’s people and world. Because they are “Committed to His Mission and Connected to His World,” AIU is steadfast in producing leaders of integrity for God’s purposes. A university in the heart of Africa, with Africa on its heart, they are committed to His Mission and Connected to His World.

Join us to transform our continent and give hope to the world. Be a transformer and giver of hope by being part of the Transforming Hope capital campaign.