“Nairobi, Kenya,” Ensign, April 2020 The Church Is Here Nairobi, Kenya Photograph from Getty Images As the ongoing Restoration continues, the gospel is found throughout the world. Kenya is an example of Church growth in Africa. 14,143 members 2 stakes 48 congregations 1 mission 5 family history centers 78 percent of population is Christian 1979: First local converts join the Church. 1988: Special fast raises funds to relieve drought in 15 villages. 2001: Nairobi Stake organized. 2020: Area offices in Nairobi become fully operational, serving 100,000 members in 18 central African countries.