Rhema Feast: Ezekiel Mutua hails exceptional organisation, massive turnout
By Faith Lagat, September 6, 2025Nairobi’s Uhuru Park transformed into a spiritual epicentre from September 1 to 5, 2025, as Rhema Feast 2025 reached its electrifying climax, drawing thousands of worshippers from across the country and beyond.
The five-day gospel conference, organised by Ruach Assemblies under Reverend Julian Kyula, marked its 10th anniversary with a spectacle of faith, music, and testimonies.
Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua was among those who praised the event’s execution. Taking to X, he described Rhema Feast as “epic”, applauding its “mammoth crowd, pomp and colour, quality of speakers, and exceptional coordination of the programme.”
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris echoed this sentiment, posting, “What a powerful move of God! The atmosphere at Rhema Feast 2025 yesterday was electric, with hearts lifted, faith renewed, and a community united in worship and prayer. Truly, Rhema is ours. This is just a glimpse of what God is doing through us, together.”
Global voices, local revival
The grand finale on September 5 lit up Uhuru Park with performances from Nigerian gospel giants Apostle Joshua Selman and Nathaniel Bassey. Bassey’s trumpet-led worship, featuring hits such as Imela and Onise Iyanu, left the historic grounds trembling with praise.
Worshippers waved their phone flashlights like stars against the night sky, while others discarded crutches in testimony of instant healings that ignited a fresh wave of jubilation.
Selman’s sermon, “I will build my church,” delivered a call for spiritual renewal through prayer and righteousness, striking a chord with thousands who had braved long queues for the revival.
Local voices such as Pastor T Mwangi inspired youth to embrace the gospel, while Pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a moved the crowd with a raw testimony of transformation—from prison in the late 1980s to leading a nationwide ministry. His wife, described as a youthful “Gen Z” supporter, stood beside him, embodying the event’s theme of generational faith.
Beyond the pulpit
The ripple effect of Rhema Feast stretched far beyond Uhuru Park. Streets around Nairobi buzzed with spontaneous gospel songs late into the night, as believers carried the revival spirit home.
Even Mumias East MP Peter Salasya confessed to a transformative encounter, describing it as a “Damascus moment” that could shift him from politics to ministry after Bassey’s worship session.
“It’s Imela Ezemo Rhema Feast; this is now where I dwell. One day, I will stop everything and focus on Him alone. Jesus, I love you. Siku zote mimi na wewe. Forever,” read Salasya’s X post.
Alongside global headliners like Sinach, Bishop Kathy Kiuna, and Lady Bishop Funke Felix Adejumo, the festival also hosted a business forum focused on kingdom-driven leadership, bridging spirituality with entrepreneurship.
Decade of impact
Ten years since its inception, Rhema Feast has grown into more than a gospel event—it has become a movement shaping Kenya’s spiritual landscape. With its blend of music, prayer, and testimony, the 2025 edition cemented its role as a beacon of faith, offering not just renewal but also a vision for leadership rooted in values and community.
For the thousands who left Uhuru Park on September 5, the memories of worship, healing, and unity were more than an experience—they were a reminder of the power of faith to transform lives and nations.