Thousands gather at Uhuru park for Rhema Fest worship experince. Photo/Courtesy
By Daisy Okiring
Uhuru Park was transformed into a vibrant center of worship from September 1 to 5, as Rhema Feast 2025 drew an estimated 10,000 believers daily for prayer, music, and spiritual teaching. The annual event, founded by Reverend Julian Kyula of Ruach Ministries, has grown into one of the largest non-denominational Christian gatherings in the region.
This year’s edition carried the theme “I Will Build My Church” and combined day-long worship sessions with sermons and special music performances. Believers from across Kenya and neighboring countries flocked to Nairobi, filling the expansive grounds from early morning until late at night.
At nightfall, the park lit up with thousands of phone flashlights held high as worshippers sang under the stars, creating a striking image of unity and devotion.
Music and ministry inspire worshippers
The festival featured some of the most renowned gospel musicians from across Africa. Kenyan artists Kambua, Evelyn Wanjiru, Kestin Mbogo, and Destiny Voices shared the stage with Tanzania’s Bella Kombo, Nigeria’s Sinach, and other celebrated names.
A highlight came when Nigerian gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey led the crowd with his trumpet, performing worship favorites that sent the atmosphere into a spiritual crescendo. His performance was followed by two daily sermons—one in the afternoon and another in the evening—delivered by leading preachers.
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Apostle Joshua Selman headlined the final two days, teaching on the nature of Christ’s church, its spiritual foundation, and the pillars of the apostolic church. Other speakers included Bishop Funke Felix Adejumo, Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, Pastor Felix Okoh, Bishop JB Masinde, Bishop Kathy Kiuna, and Pastor Poju Oyemade.
For the youth, Pastor Anthony Mwangi, popularly known as “Pastor T,” offered messages that connected deeply with younger audiences, challenging them to live out their faith in a modern society.
A movement beyond the park
The final day saw the largest crowds yet, with thousands praying collectively for Kenya’s future and declaring a spiritual new beginning for the nation. Organizers said the event was not just a worship gathering but a movement of revival intended to inspire transformation beyond church walls.
Since its humble beginnings in 2015, Rhema Feast has steadily grown into a continental event. The name “Rhema,” derived from the Greek word for “spoken word,” reflects its mission of spreading faith through preaching and worship.
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This year’s impact extended beyond Uhuru Park through live broadcasts on 19 media platforms, including NTV, Y254, Family TV, Hope Media, JCCTV, and Ruach TV. On social media, hashtags like #RhemaFeast2025 trended as videos of crowds worshipping in Nairobi’s CBD spread widely.
As the faithful dispersed at the close of the five-day festival, many described the experience as life-changing. For them, Rhema Feast 2025 was more than a gathering—it was a defining spiritual moment that reaffirmed Nairobi’s place as a hub of Christian revival in Africa.
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