Family Update

The children are back to school for the second term of 2026. They have a few school trips coming up and they are excited. May has been slower. We have liked it, especially since we came from a very busy month. We are entering the last month towards the halfway period of 2026. We are reflecting a lot. The state of the country is devastating. We are frustrated by the corruption, deaths, kidnappings of children and the arson at Utumishi Secondary School that left 16 girls dead. Our nation is at a precipice and we are praying that there is a nationwide resolve to redeem it.

CITAM Thika Town Marriage Retreat: 1st to 3rd May 2026

Waturi and I ministered to couples from Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) Thika Town at Lake Naivasha Resort. The three-day retreat was very refreshing. We tackled emotional intimacy by looking at Genesis 2:23-25. The retreat drew 50 couples from the church. Here are our responses in the Q and A sessions after the retreat.
Question Set 1: Sex


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_m2u6eHaMrxUgWAFqUQIAY537wmr-mib/view?usp=drivesdk
Question Set 2: Emotional Intimacy

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w9xQ7HoVYwkP5BrzsiXAI7l3S4q6Iz7u/view?usp=drivesdk
Question Set 3: Conflict

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v3WKZ-NhBi9KY4XDdYG9xw7jTFI5nHWX/view?usp=drivesdk
Question Set 4: Finances

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QbTjLP63FEiwH_R-rG82RjFP5gv01tT5/view?usp=drivesdk

Jawabu School: Tuesday 5th May 2026

I was invited to speak to parents at Jawabu school on the subject Parenting in the 21st Century. The session went very well. We had a great interactive time with the parents on how to protect our children.

Deliverance for J: Friday 8th May 2026

A man by the name J came for inner healing and restoration. In this first session we focused on forgiveness. J had a list of people to forgive. He was harbouring a lot of pain, and he released it. He felt relieved after the session. We are due for a second session.

Deliverance for N: Friday 8th May 2026

A lady by the name N came for inner healing and restoration. N was battling the pain of a broken marriage. This session was very emotional for N. She forgave those who had hurt her. She cried a lot during the session. Afterwards, she felt very relieved. We are due for a second session.

Powerhouse/Girl Power: 9th to 30th May 2026

We began season 24 of Powerhouse and Season 4 of Girl Power. We are halfway through the seasons. We have 117 ladies and 110 men registered.

Premarital Class Season 14 Hangout: Saturday 9th May 2026

We held the hangout for our Season 14 Premarital Class. We had a great day of fun, food and fellowship. We placed the couples in accountability groups for life. Here are some of the moments from the day: https://eternityinamoment.pixieset.com/pmcseason142026/

Deliverance for C: Wednesday 13th May 2026

A lady by the name C came for inner healing and restoration. We have met a number of times. We have been making good progress. In this session, we focused on negative family patterns in C’s life. It was a very liberating session for her. We are almost done with the sessions.

KCPF Family Symposium: Thursday 14th May 2026

The Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) held their annual family symposium. I lead the family consortium at KCPF. We held the symposium at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi. The theme of the symposium was Building Great Marriages and Families. The Provost Evans Omollo graced the event, albeit briefly. We had great speakers like Dr. Stanley Mukolwe and Pastor Simon Mbevi. Here is the livestreamed event: https://www.youtube.com/live/7IakHxs7CtM?si=PVcXkgj2-bLV0W8D

Deliverance for D: Friday 15th May 2026

A man by the name D came for inner healing and restoration. This was our second meeting. We covered areas of sexual sin and toxic relationships. It was a very therapeutic session. D shared that he feels life returning back to him again. We are due for another session.

Deliverance for N: Friday 15th May 2026

N came in for a second session. This session covered areas of people we have hurt. N admitted that she had hurt many people. She repented, asked for forgiveness and even vowed to mend the brides with a few people. The session left her feeling lighter and relieved. We are due for a third session.

Deliverance Church Lang’ata: Saturday 16th May 2026

I was invited by a friend of mine called Ken Mbuki to speak to the young couples at his church, Deliverance Church Lang’ata. We had a morning marriage seminar on the subject Becoming a Team. We had a great interactive session with the couples.

Kenyatta University: Sunday 17th May 2026

Kenyatta University Christian Union invited me to speak to the senior students in their fellowship dubbed Vuka Fit. The topic was Sexual Purity. I taught from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5. We had a great interactive time with the students. I gave each of them a free copy of our book, Holy Joe: A Pocket Handbook on Sexual Purity.

Deliverance for W: Thursday 21st May 2026

A lady by the name W came for inner healing and restoration. We have been having online sessions with W since she resides in Europe. The first session was emotionally heavy for W. She opened up her life, forgave her offenders, and surrendered to God. W felt very liberated after our session. We are due for a second one.

Deliverance for N: Friday 22nd May 2026

A lady by the name N came for inner healing and restoration. This was our fourth session. In this session, we addressed negative family patterns. N confessed that her family had been involved in witchcraft. The session was difficult. The LORD showed her several visions as we prayed. She felt very liberated. We are due for a fifth session.

Indian Couples Fellowship: Sunday 24th May 2026

We had our monthly fellowship with the Indian Couples at Parklands. We looked at Romans 12:9-21 in view of marriage. The Bible Study was very convicting. We have decided to go through a book- The DNA of Relationships. Ideally, we will start in August this year.

Deliverance for W: Tuesday 26th May 2026

A lady by the name W came for inner healing and restoration. W was in a physically abusive relationship. She had since walked out. She had a son and was raising him by herself. She forgave her offenders from her heart and got her relief. She also repented of past sexual sins and toxic relationships. We are due for a second session.

Deliverance for J: Wednesday 27th May 2026

A man by the name J came for inner healing and restoration. This was our second session. In this session, we covered areas of sexual ties and toxic relationships. J was genuinely repentant. He surrendered to the LORD and I stood with him in prayer. He felt very relieved after our session. We are due for a third session.

Deliverance for N: Friday 29th May 2026

We had our third session with N. This session covered areas of sexual sin and toxic relationships. N admitted that the pull to her old live was strong but she was fighting. The session left her feeling lighter and relieved. We are due for a fourth session.

Uhai Centre Church Kiambu: Friday 29th May 2026

Pastor John Karugu or Fountain Gate, Uhai Centre Church in Kiambu invited my wife and I to minister in their annual youth dinner. Turi and I graced the event in Kiambu. Ministering was Joanna Neema. The theme of the dinner was Love and Courage. We had a great time with Pastor John, his wife Grace and the youth of the church. I preached from Genesis 2:15-18. The feedback was great. They invited us to minister again in their Thursday evening fellowship.

Mamlaka Hill Chapel Diani: Sunday 31st May 2026

Mamlaka Hill Chapel Diani invited me to preach in the last installment of their seven-part series titled, The Seven Deadly Sins. I preached on lust, from 1 Corinthians 6:13-20. Here is the recording: https://youtu.be/44tI0khrD94?si=TjD7RYLarI9y5nNY

Testimony

Dear Ernest and Waturi, Thank you so much for ministering to us during the couples retreat that was concluded this morning. Your openness and vulnerability created a safe and authentic space that allowed many to reflect deeply and honestly on their own journeys. Beyond the richness of your teaching, it was your lived experiences—shared so graciously—that left the deepest imprint.
The practical insights on the power of the choices we make, especially regarding the people we surround ourselves with, were both timely and transformative. Your real-life examples spoke louder than theory ever could. We were particularly touched by the simplicity and intentionality of everyday actions—like making time for your spouse, even in the midst of competing commitments, and the thoughtful gestures that communicate care and priority. These moments reminded us that strong marriages are built not just on big decisions, but on consistent, small acts of love and consideration. Thank you for pouring into us with such sincerity and wisdom. Your impact will continue to bear fruit in the lives and homes of many couples. With deep appreciation and gratitude, Kobuthi.

Hi Waturi, just wanted to say hello and that I attended the Logos Festival yesterday at church. It was amazing. I know sometimes when you are in the thick of thinking logistics and finances and etc you might not see it, but what you and Ernest are doing is powerful. My 5-year-old is reciting the commandments because of yesterday. I myself realized I really haven’t been reading the Old Testament and that has to change, it is just as important as the new testament.(Because explain to me how people knew there were other queens in the Bible other than Jezebel and Esther? I was so blank! And the goats on the Ark? Ah!) Hiyo mambo ya memorizing I will probably need to restart the Omega supplements, but challenge accepted. God bless you guys. Keep on keeping on no matter what. I will be praying for you.

Hi Ernest, it was nice bumping into you after the event. Immediately after the festival, what stood out was how fun and well planned it was. Today, that has passed and all I can think about is how passionately each activity and presentation seemed to shout “Do you know this Word? Are you seeking this God who has revealed himself to us?!” The memory verses from your kids and yourself were a reminder that we can (I can!) do so much more to engage with the God and his word. Thank you!

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