A group of Kenyans in the diaspora have teamed up to launch a new university in Lynwood, Washington, known as North West International Christian Seminary (NICS).
The main aim of the new institution located in the greater Seattle area is to attract Kenyans seeking to study theology at affordable fees.
The group says it plans to open other branches across the US in the near future.
The group says the courses offered in the new university are accredited to ensure they are competitive and equivalent to programs offered in other US institutions.
Most of the students and academic staff are from Kenya.
“Our aim is to inspire our students not only intellectually but also spiritually, through participation in the sacramental life of the school,” the University’s Founder, Archbishop Dr. Stephen Njenga, says.
Those seeking admission to NICS must have earned a high school diploma, a General Education Diploma (GED), or a similar certificate.
A little confusing, is it a…
A little confusing, is it a Bible College, Seminary or University? all the same whichever it is, its good news.
yeah…yeah…lets wait for…
yeah…yeah…lets wait for a scandal now. Why a Kenyan bible college? Kenya is 90% christian…we could use a medical school
Two thumbs up! …. track…
Two thumbs up! …. track your graduates. If any of them become a con-artist aka prosperity gospel preacher recall your diploma.
As much as I am pro Gospel,…
As much as I am pro Gospel, this is an incredibly misplaced priority. We are flooded with too many churches and preachers but lacking in basic technical skills such as masonry, plumbing, electricians etc Yes, this applies to both Kenya and the most diaspora Kenya communities. In my diaspora neighborhood, there are three Kenyan churches that are struggling to get members…..
@Nani, as long as churches…
@Nani, as long as churches continue to be tax – exempt, you shall find many Kenyans starting one, it is never about worship, otherwise there are many open churches – all sorts in every neighborhood but somehow Kenyans do not feel like worshiping in those churches of wenyeji lol. I do not go to church for this reason- waste of time and enriching some pastors and their families … I believe God listens to me as I pray him in my own house.
In my diaspora city there…
In my diaspora city there are about 20 Kenyan churches. They preach 1/3 of the time and 3/4 ask for money. They tell you if you do not tithe your car will break down. Their hobby is fighting to a point of calling police when things turn so ugly.
Same situation here….too…
Same situation here….too many chiefs (pastors) very few Indians (Kenyans). In one it is pretty much the pastor, his depressed wife and a few other family members. Pastor got mad that I went abroad on vacation ‘stead of paying tithe…chei!
Mluhya, I am sorry but…
Mluhya, I am sorry but yours made me chuckle. How dare you go on vacation without arrangements to pay tithe and offering?
@Nani, I wish our Kenyan…
@Nani, I wish our Kenyan diaspora are reading your post. Plumbers, electricians, Masons, Carpenters, we are lacking. Spiritual leaders and mis-leaders, we have aplenty. For the skills you mentioned, it is so expensive to hire outside help, that personally, I have learned (through YouTube) to solder copper pipes, replace electrical outlets, maintain and repair small engines, but would gladly pay if I got a fair price from my Kenyan kin. I would have been more excited to hear they’ve started a technical or community college, rather than a Bible college.
@ Nani? you are right on…
@ Nani? you are right on point!!! we never focus on gaining technical skills that will enable us to develop. even the bible says prayer with no action is fruitless. Africa is extremely spiritual but is the least developed. We focus on big churches but we don’t focus on big factories….we have a long way to go
Formerly and big b, I am…
Formerly and big b, I am from Kabete area. On my last trip to Kenya last November, I counted 8 Mabati churches built in that small road reserve space on the Waiyaki Way off ramp in Uthiru as you are exiting towards Ndumbuini. Each of these churches can barely hold 15 persons each. Didn’t make any sense to me.
Accredited by who?
Accredited by who?