Our History
The Journey of PCEA Malaa Church
PCEA Malaa Church was born out of a desire by Christian families in Malaa to provide a place of worship and spiritual growth closer to home. Many members observed that their children were often left behind when parents traveled to attend Sunday services in other congregations. This need inspired the vision of establishing a local congregation that would nurture the faith of families within the Malaa community.
The first prayer service was held on 10th July 2016 at the home of Ms. Lilian Wambui and was led by the late Rev. Lucas Mwaniki, who was serving as the Parish Minister at the time. During that inaugural gathering, members demonstrated their commitment to the vision by raising KSh 80,000, which was used to purchase a tent and seats for worship services.
The congregation took shape quickly, and Elder Mary Wanjiru Magambe was appointed as the first chairperson of the fellowship. On 17th July 2016, a total of 22 worshippers gathered for service, marking the beginning of a congregation that has continued to grow steadily over the years.
In the early weeks of the church, members contributed generously toward purchasing essential items, including kitchen utensils for fellowship activities. Their dedication laid a firm foundation for the ministry.
A major milestone was achieved in August 2016, when members raised KSh 500,000 toward the purchase of land for a future church sanctuary. The identified plot cost KSh 950,000, leaving a balance of KSh 450,000 that the congregation worked diligently to clear.
Growth and Expansion
Under the leadership of Rev. Lucas Mwaniki and the support of Elder Githinji, Elder Njagi, the congregation successfully cleared the outstanding balance and acquired two additional plots of land. These acquisitions significantly strengthened the church's vision for future development and expansion.
Subsequently, under the leadership of Elder Irene, Elder Njagi, the church acquired another plot, and the parcels were consolidated to create sufficient space for a permanent church sanctuary and future ministry growth. This strategic move provided a solid platform for the next generation of leaders to pursue the construction of a permanent place of worship.
Looking to the Future
Today, under the leadership of Elder John Muiruri, Elder Hannah Ndugu, Elder Eric Mugambi and the Church Leadership Committee, PCEA Malaa Church continues to experience spiritual and numerical growth. Plans are underway to secure the necessary approvals for the construction of a permanent sanctuary that will effectively serve the growing congregation.
With its strategic location and increasing membership, the church envisions becoming a vibrant center of worship and ministry, with the potential to serve between 300 and 600 worshippers and to play a significant role in the mission of the wider church.
Guided by this vision, the Congregation Development Committee, with approval from the Local Church Council (LCC), embarked on an ambitious church building project. In August 2026, the church officially launched the foundation phase of the building project, marking a significant step toward realizing the dream of a permanent house of worship dedicated to the service of God and His people.
As we reflect on our journey, we give thanks to God for His faithfulness, the sacrifice of our members, and the dedication of our leaders. We look forward with hope and confidence as PCEA Malaa Church continues to grow in faith, fellowship, and service to the community.
"Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain." – Psalm 127:1