KAYO
Kenya Anglican Youth Organization
“Be strong in the Lord”
Ephesians 6:10
Vision
A Growing, Caring Anglican Youth boldly Proclaiming Christ - empowering young people to be confident disciples who transform their communities through the Gospel.
Mission
To Reach and Equip the Youth to Transform the Society with the Gospel - building up young people in Christian faith and empowering them for responsible leadership.
Our Journey
Over 60 years of empowering young people for Christ and community transformation
Our History
The Kenya Anglican Youth Organization (KAYO) was started in 1962 by the then Bishop of Mt Kenya Diocese – the Late Obadiah Kariuki. He started it with the aim of bringing young people to the church of Christ, envisioning a forum where youth would be empowered in matters of faith and equipped to be soldiers of Christ.
KAYO leadership organizes conferences at both Diocesan and Provincial levels to bring together Anglican youth for teaching about faith and personal growth. Members initiate projects which earn them income and also provide employment, including shoemaking, making and selling tablecloths, and even building houses for rental.
In 1964, the Bishop launched the Diocesan A.Y.O at St. Paul's mother church Kabete, establishing a youth committee to carry on the enormous youth work in the Diocese, later expanding across the entire country.
KAYO Anthem
Ee KAYO Mashahidi wa Yesu
Chama kikuu chenye kusudi kubwa
Kinawapendeza vijana, wasichana kwa wavulana
Ee KAYO Mashahidi wa Yesu
Our Objectives
Building young people in Christian faith and empowering them for responsible leadership in church and society.
To bring up young people to know, to love and serve Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
To build up young people in the knowledge of the Christian faith, the bible being the foundation.
To educate young people in good Christian character and to encourage them to be good leaders of our church and community.
To help the church to understand her responsibility towards young people.
To work in close partnership with other Anglican provinces, churches and organization with sound Christian doctrine in Kenya and abroad.
To empower young people to live responsible and meaningful lives spiritually, morally, socially, economically and politically.
To build consensus and cohesion among young people.
Executive Leadership
Meet the dedicated young leaders serving our KAYO ministry.
Chairman
To be filled
Leads the youth organization and coordinates activities
Vice Chairman
To be filled
Assists the chairman and deputizes when needed
Secretary
To be filled
Handles correspondence and maintains records
Treasurer
To be filled
Manages finances and financial planning
Programs Coordinator
To be filled
Coordinates youth programs and activities
Social Secretary
To be filled
Handles social activities and community outreach
KAYO Promise
I promise to serve Jesus Christ all the days of my life, to pray and read the Bible each day, to reach out to other young people, caring for K.A.Y.O members and to keep this promise.
KAYO Prayer
Teach me good Lord to serve you with all my strength, body, soul and mind. To love you and rejoice in you always. To offer my services without counting the cost. I pray that your Holy Spirit will give me courage, to fight against the wicked spiritual forces, by the help of your word. To labour in your vineyard, looking forward to eternal life. In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Bishop's Vision
In the commissioning service of the youth organization Bishop Kariuki highlighted the following:
1 Timothy 4:12
“The need for the church to relate to and respect the young people as persons”
Personal Development
“Help the youths to develop a positive self image in Jesus Christ”
1 Corinthians 9:22
“The need for the church leadership to accept the youths as they are”
1 Thessalonians 2:8
“Establish a close relationship. Be with them rather than be like them”
“Provide Spiritual authority (work with them not just for them)”
KAYO Ministry in Action
Young Anglican Leaders United in Christ
Youth Making a Difference in Communities
Young Hearts Lifted in Praise and Worship
Equipping Youth for Tomorrow's Leadership
Building Character Through Sports and Recreation
Proclaiming Christ to All Nations
Join KAYO Today
Be part of a dynamic youth movement that is transforming communities through the Gospel of Christ.