Thousands of Christians have gathered at Uhuru Park in Nairobi as Rhema Feast 2026 opened on Monday, August 31, beginning a five-day programme of worship, prayer, biblical teaching and spiritual renewal.
The annual Christian gathering, convened by Reverend Julian Kyula of Ruach Assemblies, runs until Friday, September 4, under the theme “Come, Let Us Rebuild,” drawn from Nehemiah 2:17. The organisers say the theme is intended to encourage believers to rebuild their faith, families, communities and wider society.
The opening of this year’s feast marks another chapter in an event that has grown into one of Kenya’s prominent cross-denominational Christian gatherings. Rhema Feast describes itself as a non-denominational apostolic movement founded in 2015 under Ruach Assemblies, bringing together Christians from different backgrounds around worship and the teaching of the Bible.
A five-day gathering
The 2026 edition is designed as a full five-day programme, with organisers expecting worshippers from Kenya and other parts of Africa to attend sessions at Uhuru Park.
According to the official Rhema Feast website, the main arena sessions are free and run throughout the five days, with the programme centred on prayer, worship and teaching. The organisers say the gathering has touched more than 500,000 lives since its establishment, while this year’s programme features 13 voices carrying the Word.
The event’s scale was evident even before the official opening. On Sunday, Bishop J.B. Masinde and Reverend Julian Kyula led a dedication ceremony at Uhuru Park, praying over the grounds ahead of the gathering. Masinde prayed for healing, salvation, spiritual restoration and testimonies among those who would attend.
Leading African ministers take the stage
One of the major attractions of Rhema Feast 2026 is its lineup of ministers from Kenya and across Africa.
Among those scheduled to minister are Nigerian preacher Apostle Joshua Selman, Apostle Michael Orokpo, Pastor Poju Oyemade and Dr David Ogbueli. Kenyan voices include Bishop J.B. Masinde, Bishop Kathy Kiuna and Reverend Julian Kyula, while Bishop Funke Felix-Adejumo, Apostle Grace Lubega, Apostle Mignonne Kabera, Apostle Felix Okoh and Pastor George Macharia are also part of the programme.
The worship programme similarly brings together prominent gospel musicians. Nigerian worship leaders Sinach and Dunsin Oyekan are scheduled to perform alongside South African gospel artists Dr Tumi and Ntokozo Mbambo.
The combination of preaching and music gives the gathering an appeal that extends beyond conventional church services, attracting young people, families, church leaders and professionals.
“Come, Let Us Rebuild”
At the heart of this year’s event is the biblical story of Nehemiah, whose call to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls provides the foundation for the 2026 theme.
For the organisers, rebuilding is not limited to physical structures. The message is being presented as a call for personal and collective renewal rebuilding faith, strengthening families, restoring communities and encouraging Christians to play a constructive role in society.
The theme also reflects the broader direction Rhema Feast has taken in recent years, combining spiritual teaching with conversations about leadership, purpose, enterprise and public impact.
Faith meets the marketplace
Beyond the main worship sessions, this year’s programme will include the Rhema Feast Business Forum on Friday, September 4.
The forum is aimed at entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, investors and innovators, with discussions expected to focus on issues such as capital, governance, integrity, leadership and building organisations that outlast their founders.
Unlike the main arena sessions, the Business Forum requires registration and has limited seating. The organisers describe it as an opportunity to explore how faith and principles of stewardship can influence decision-making in business and leadership.
More than a worship event
The growing scale of Rhema Feast reflects a wider trend in Nairobi, where large Christian gatherings have increasingly become major public events attracting audiences comparable to entertainment concerts.
A report by K24 noted that large worship gatherings are becoming increasingly prominent in Nairobi’s event landscape, with Rhema Feast combining preaching, music, prayer, fellowship and discussions about everyday life.
The event’s organisers similarly frame Rhema Feast as more than an annual conference. Their stated mission is to share what they describe as the authentic Word of God across generations through physical gatherings, broadcast and digital platforms.
As the five-day gathering continues, attention will remain on the messages delivered by its local and international speakers, the worship sessions and the response from the thousands expected at Uhuru Park.
For those attending, however, the central message remains simple: “Come, Let Us Rebuild.”
Rhema Feast 2026 is scheduled to conclude on Friday, September 4, after five days of worship, teaching, prayer and conversations about faith, leadership and purpose.
