The Salvation Army East Africa Music Festival (TSAEAMF) stands on over a century of faith, service, and powerful musical ministry.
Three Salvationists arrived in Kenya to serve railway workers on the Kenya–Uganda Railway, marking the beginning of The Salvation Army’s mission in East Africa.
Small groups of Salvationists began gathering regularly for worship and fellowship.
Official Salvation Army meetings were first held in Nairobi, Kenya.
The East Africa Territory split into Kenya Territory and Uganda Command.
Kenya Territory was further divided into Kenya East and Kenya West Territories.
Membership grew to over 175,000 senior members and 186,000 junior members across Kenya.
Keya West and Kenya East choirs participating
The Salvation Army celebrated 100 years of service in East Africa.
National Music Festival held in Kakamega, Kenya, bringing together Kenya East, Kenya West, and Uganda Territories.
Strong focus on music ministry, education, and social services.
Home to major festivals, bands, and songster brigades.
Active in evangelism, and music outreach.
Growing musical ministry and community development programs.
— William Booth