Abstract:
This thesis explores the growth of the first African Inland Mission Station in
Keiyo District since its establishment at Kesup in 1937. This paper attempts also to
highlight on the response of the Keiyo people to the Gospel.
The author starts by telling the history of the Keiyo people, their origin, the
colonial rule, their religious beliefs and worship and their traditional social structure.
Next he describes the background of the AIM, its founder Mr. Peter Cameron
Scott the first missionary team to Kenya in 1895, the Keswick influence on AIM, the
missionary attitudes and the growth of the mission church.
Then he highlights the AIM work at Kesup Mission Station, its beginning, the
first African pioneers, the out stations, and education.
Finally He highlights the Keiyo response to the Gospel, how the first Africans
were prepared for the work of evangelism, the training of pastors, the opening of the
out churches/cum schools, and the role of the church in education.
