Sirikwa Pentecostal Fellowship was born out of a season of prayer and a bold vision for Eldoret, Kenya. In early 1984, missionary Richard Brogden, having served at Kaimosi Bible College, felt called to establish an English-speaking, interdenominational fellowship in the city. For six months before the first meeting, a small group of missionaries and believers prayed specifically for this vision, going into workplaces, dropping invitations into post office mailboxes, and conducting open-air outreaches around town. The first official service was held on May 6th, 1984. The fellowship quickly outgrew its original space, relocating to the Baraza Room at the Sirikwa Hotel in Eldoret, where it would meet for nearly a decade.
From the beginning, the fellowship developed a distinct Spirit-led identity. Services were intentionally limited to one and a half hours and were conducted entirely in English at a time when no other church in Eldoret offered English-only services. This unique approach attracted a diverse congregation that included teachers, university lecturers, students, and young professionals. Worship featured lively choruses and a strong emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit. Testimonies became a central part of the services, creating an atmosphere of authenticity and encouragement.
In 1988, Richard and his family returned to Kaimosi. Leadership of the fellowship was then entrusted to missionaries John and Carol. Alongside them was a committed group of five elders who had already been meeting weekly for Bible study and prayer. When the transition came, they unanimously decided to continue the fellowship without hesitation, ensuring that the ministry would carry on and continue to grow.
A major milestone came in 1990 when the fellowship acquired the property where the Central Branch (the mother church) is currently located along Elgeyo Road. Two years later, in March 1992, SPF moved from the hotel into its new home. In the early days on the property, the congregation worshipped under a large tent. Much of the clearing, preparation, and construction work was carried out by members of the church themselves, demonstrating a remarkable spirit of commitment and unity.
It was during this period that the word “Pentecostal” was added to the church’s name. This was a deliberate declaration that the presence and power of the Holy Spirit were central to everything the fellowship believed and practiced.
The fellowship continued to mature organizationally and was formally registered as a society in February 2002. The first Annual General Meeting was subsequently held in March 2003.
As Psalm 102:18 says,
“Let this be recorded for future generations, so that a people not yet born will praise the Lord.”
From that foundation, SPF has grown into a family of congregations reaching across Eldoret and beyond. Following a series of outreach and discipleship efforts in Sigor, West Pokot, SPF recognized the need for a permanent ministry presence in the village of Kamanau and sent Pastor Aggrey to serve the community in 2000. The ministry grew steadily over the years, resulting in the establishment of Sigor Church in the region, bringing forth lasting spiritual and social transformation to the area.
Mission Center was established in March 2005 on 12 acres acquired through years of faithful giving, followed by Baharini in 2011, Kapsoya in 2014, and Kipkaren in 2015. Each of these branches was preceded by years of outreach, prayer, and community investment before a single service was held. The church has also supported missions into South Sudan, Tanzania, and beyond, while partnering with ministries including PEAF, Kaimosi Bible College, and Youth for Christ. What began as a prayer meeting is today a multigenerational movement, built by a people who learned, as they often said, to keep in step with what God was already doing.