Kenya Anglican Youths Organization

Raising a generation of young people who know, love, and serve Jesus Christ — strong in the Lord and rooted in His Word.

Who We Are

About KAYO

KAYO was started in the Maseno North Diocese by Rev. James Israel Mundia as Youth Advisor/Diocesan Youth Organizer, bringing young people together, especially school leavers.

Over the years, leadership passed through Rev. Captain Moses Obatsa, Rev. Eliud Okiring, Rev. Dancan Ndanyi, Rev. Simon Oketch, Rev. Joshua Kalerwa, Rev. Makalama, Rev. Edward Etale, Rev. Charles Apwoka, Rev. Harrison Nyende, Rev. Justo O. Nyamwata, and currently Rev. Philip Waka.

Former Diocesan Youth Organizers

Rev. Captain Moses ObatsaRev. Eliud OkiringRev. Dancan NdanyiRev. Simon OketchRev. Joshua KalerwaRev. MakalamaRev. Edward EtaleRev. Charles ApwokaRev. Harrison NyendeRev. Justo O. Nyamwata

Rev. Philip Waka

Current DYO Director

Our Foundation

Motto & Promise

KAYO Motto

“Be strong in the Lord”

— Ephesians 6:10

KAYO Promise

I promise to serve Jesus Christ all the days of my life, pray and read the Bible daily, encourage other young people to join KAYO, and abide by its rules.

What We Stand For

Our Objectives

Bring young people to know and love Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

Build up young people in knowledge and behavior of the Christian faith.

Educate youth in good Christian character and leadership skills.

Help the Church understand its responsibility towards young people.

What We Do

Our Functions

Organize Diocesan youth rallies, conferences, festivals, competitions, and sports.

Advise the Diocesan Youth Organizer (DYO).

Prepare youth work budgets for approval by the Board of Finance.

Seek ways to raise funds for youth activities.

Reach young people in schools and colleges for mentorship.

Advise and encourage parish youth workers.

Ensure youth groups are active and aligned with diocesan vision.

Provide guidance and counseling services from primary to tertiary institutions.

Looking Ahead

Future Plans

We are committed to nurturing a vibrant youth community across the Diocese — through mission, mentorship, talent development, and leadership capacity building.

Raising young people who are strong in the Lord — and ready to serve.

Initiate income-generating projects/programs.

Promote awareness on nurturing young people.

Ensure active parish and archdeaconry leadership under clergy patronage.

Create youth mission and evangelism teams to reach young people in churches, schools, colleges, and communities.

Develop leadership capacity-building forums.

Create opportunities for talent growth through festivals, sports, and extracurricular activities.

Commission KAYO members formally.

Join KAYO

Be part of a generation of young people who are strong in the Lord — growing in faith, leadership, and service.