YWAM RONGO
We are Located in Rongo, a town in Migori County, Kenya, located in the southwestern part of the country. It lies along the Kisii-Migori highway, making it an important transit point between Kisii and Migori towns.
Geographical Description
Coordinates: Approximately 0.75°S latitude and 34.60°E longitude.
Proximity to Major Towns:
North: About 30 km south of Kisii town.
South: Around 20 km north of Migori town.
West: Near Homa Bay County, which borders Lake Victoria.
Key Features of Rongo
- It serves as an educational and economic hub, hosting Rongo University.
- The town is in the Luo and Kuria cultural regions, though there are also Kisii and Luhya communities.
- Agriculture (especially sugarcane farming) is a key economic activity, with South Nyanza Sugar Company (SONY Sugar) playing a major role.
- It has a rural-urban mix, with a growing commercial sector.
- A cool climate due to its elevation of around 1,500 meters (4,921 feet) above sea level.
- An important transit point between the town of Kisii and Migori.
- Church Partnerships – Strengthening the Body of Christ through collaboration with local churches.
- Community Development Programs: Empowering people through; micro-groups for economic growth and social support, sustainable Farming & Farming God’s Way training
- Appropriate Technology for improved livelihoods
Kingdom Transformation – Renewing minds through the Bible to bring lasting change. - Creation Stewardship: Teaching responsible care for God’s creation.
- Community Development School – A five-month intensive training equipping individuals for biblical development work.
Community Development School (CDS)
📅 11 August – 31 October 2025
📍 YWAM Rongo, Kenya
Are you passionate about transforming communities God’s way? The Community Development School (CDS) at YWAM Rongo equips you with practical tools and biblical principles to bring lasting impact in every sphere of society—education, business, family, church, and more.
With teachings on:
Biblical worldview
Sustainable development
Church planting
Entrepreneurship
Counseling skills
…and much more!
🛤️ The program includes a two-month outreach phase (2nd October – 26th December 2025) where you’ll apply what you’ve learned in real mission settings.
Requirements: Completion of a YWAM Discipleship Training School (DTS)
Register or inquire now:
📞 +254 718 230 859 / +254 714 856 287
📧 Email: chrisop2012@gmail.com
Come be equipped to serve and transform communities for God’s glory!
Vision
To see Communities transformed through God’s truth and Sustainable development. Luke 2:52.
Who We Are
We are a Christ-centered ministry in Rongo, Kenya, committed to equipping individuals, churches, and communities with biblical truth and practical skills for sustainable transformation.
