A Heritage of Faith and Music
The Salvation Army East Africa Music Festival (TSAEAMF) stands on over a century of faith, service, and powerful musical ministry.
Historical Timeline
Important milestones in the history of The Salvation Army and its musical ministry in East Africa.
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.
A Continuing Musical Heritage
From early Salvation Army gatherings to national music festivals, music continues to provide an important expression of worship, fellowship and ministry across East Africa.
Moments Through the Years
A visual celebration of the music, fellowship and ministry that form part of the TSA East Africa heritage.
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Territories in East Africa
Music ministry and fellowship continue across territories and communities throughout East Africa.
Kenya East Territory
Strong focus on music ministry, education, and social services.
Kenya West Territory
Home to major festivals, bands, and songster brigades.
Uganda Territory
Active in evangelism and music outreach.
Tanzania Territory
Growing musical ministry and community development programs.
“Music should attract people and speak the message of salvation to their hearts.”
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