Born From a Burden for the Lost

Blessed Assurance was born in 2009 when a small group of believers in Nairobi felt a deep calling to move beyond the walls of the church and into the streets, slums, and villages of their nation. Armed with little more than faith and a van full of food, they began feeding families in the Mathare slum.

What started as a weekend outreach quickly grew into a full-fledged ministry as more volunteers joined and resources came in. Within a year, they had launched an education support program and a medical outreach team. God continued to multiply the work.

Today, Blessed Assurance operates across eight communities in Kenya, with international partnerships supporting our work in three additional countries. We remain as committed as ever to the vision that sparked it all: every person deserves to experience the love of Jesus Christ.

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Mission, Vision & Values

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Our Mission

To demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ through holistic community development, evangelism, and compassionate service among the poor and marginalized.

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Our Vision

Communities transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, where every person experiences God's love, justice, and abundant life.

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Our Authority

We are guided by the Holy Bible as the inspired, infallible Word of God — the foundation of all our belief, policy, and practice.

Core Values

Christ-Centred

Jesus is Lord of all we do. Every decision, program, and partnership is filtered through the lens of His lordship and teaching.

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Prayer-Dependent

We believe nothing of eternal value happens without prayer. We are a praying organization.

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Compassionate Service

We serve with love, dignity, and humility — seeing Christ in the face of every person we help.

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Sustainability

We develop programs that empower communities to become self-sustaining over time.

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Transparency

We are accountable stewards of every resource entrusted to us, operating with full integrity.

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Cultural Respect

We celebrate diversity, honour local culture, and work as partners — never as outsiders imposing change.

15 Years of God's Faithfulness

From a small feeding program to a multi-country ministry — here is how God has led us.

2009

The Beginning

Founded by Pastor James Mwangi and a team of 12 volunteers. First feeding program in Mathare Slum, Nairobi, serving 80 families weekly.

2011

Education Program Launched

First 25 scholarships awarded to children in Mathare. An after-school tutoring centre opened with donated laptops and books.

2013

Healthcare Outreach Begins

Partnership with a team of Christian medical professionals. First medical camp treats 300 patients in Kisumu county.

2015

Clean Water Initiative

First borehole drilled in Turkana. The Clean Water Initiative is formally established as a pillar program.

2017

Orphan Care Home Opens

Our first children's home opens, welcoming 24 children. Church planting arm launches, establishing 5 congregations.

2020

COVID-19 Response

Emergency food relief to 2,000 families. Virtual discipleship training launched for 150 church leaders across East Africa.

2022

International Expansion

Programs expanded to Uganda and Tanzania through local church partnerships. Donor base grows to 1,500 regular supporters.

2024

15-Year Milestone

12,500 lives impacted. 45 wells drilled. 28 churches planted. 3,200 students supported. God is faithful!

Meet the Team

Dedicated servants of God leading Blessed Assurance with humility, integrity, and passion.

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Pastor James Mwangi

Founder & Executive Director

A pastor for 25 years, James founded Blessed Assurance with a conviction that the church must be present in the marketplace and slum alike.

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Dr. Mary Otieno

Programs Director

With a PhD in Development Studies, Mary oversees all six pillars of our ministry, ensuring quality, accountability, and impact.

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Dr. Samuel Kimani

Healthcare Outreach Lead

A physician who gave up a private practice to serve rural communities, Samuel leads our medical teams with dedication and love.

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Esther Njoroge

Education Program Manager

A former public school teacher, Esther has championed literacy and learning for children and adults in our communities since 2011.

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Joseph Kamau

Clean Water Initiative Lead

An engineer by training, Joseph has overseen the drilling of all 45 wells and the installation of water purification systems.

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Faith Achieng

Orphan Care Home Director

A mother of four, Faith runs our children's home with warmth and godly wisdom, ensuring every child knows they are loved.

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Daniel Weru

Finance & Operations Manager

A CPA with a heart for ministry, Daniel ensures every shilling donated is used wisely and accounted for with full transparency.

Better Together in Christ

We are grateful for the churches, organizations, and individuals who partner with us in this work.

Nairobi Chapel

Strategic Church Partner

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World Relief

International Partner

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Kijabe Hospital

Medical Partner

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Africa Inland Mission

Ministry Partner

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8