January is one of the most demanding months for families in West Pokot County. As schools reopen and economic pressure rises, children — and especially girls — face increased vulnerability. During this season, the local church continues to serve as a place of stability, protection, and hope.

Across seven Life Centers (church communities), pastors and ministry teams faithfully continued their work at the community level, offering spiritual leadership alongside practical care for families in crisis.

Ongoing Ministry Across Seven Life Centers

Throughout the month, ministry activities continued consistently in all seven church communities:

  • Weekly Sunday services held in all Life Centers

  • Regular counseling and family support sessions

  • Ongoing rescue and shelter support for vulnerable girls

  • Assistance with school transportation for children (motorbike rides)

  • Daily meal preparation and food distribution within the centers

  • Pastoral care for families facing school fees pressure, food insecurity, neglect cases, and seasonal hardship

The churches remain central hubs for mentorship, rescue work, discipleship, and practical assistance, standing alongside families during one of the most fragile periods of the year.

Education and Child Protection Support

Targeted interventions in January focused on keeping children safe, supported, and in school:

  • 25 vulnerable girls received direct school fees support

  • 2 schools were supplied with food

  • 4 classrooms received new desks and blackboards

  • Over 400 school notebooks were distributed to students

These efforts ensured that many children were able to return to school prepared, protected, and encouraged for the new academic year.

Testimonies and Notable Progress

Several significant developments marked the month:

  • Growing men’s engagement: An increase in men attending church services was observed. In a context where male participation has historically been low, intentional men’s discipleship has begun to address this gap.

  • Rescue education milestone: A girl previously rescued through the ministry achieved a B– grade in her national exams, qualifying her for university admission. After three years of sustained support, she has now begun computer training while preparing for her next academic step.

  • Child reunited with family: A child missing for one month was located and safely reunited with his parents through community coordination, information sharing, and sustained prayer.

  • Strengthened inter-church fellowship: Clothing donations from sister churches in Kakamega were distributed among four congregations, reinforcing unity and partnership across counties.

Upcoming Ministry Plans

  • Men’s Power Breakfast — 31 January 2026, 7:30–9:00 am

  • One-year church anniversaries — two Life Centers on 15 and 22 February

  • Launch of Small Groups 2026 — discipleship groups of 5–10 members focused on testimonies, prayer, and mutual support

Challenges Faced in January

The month also brought serious challenges for ministry leaders:

  • The wife of Pastor Victor experienced a miscarriage and required medical treatment in Eldoret.

  • Pastor Charles was involved in a road accident while riding a motorbike and required CT scans and a month of medical recovery.

Gratitude and Partnership

Transforming Africa Foundation expresses sincere gratitude to the IMOCE family and to all who support this ministry through faithful partnership. Ongoing ministry, rescue work, and pastoral care in West Pokot are possible because of people who choose to stand with vulnerable communities in both word and action.

Through the support of mission sponsors, local churches continue to bring stability, protection, and long-term hope to children and families facing profound challenges.