Seventh-day Adventist · Nairobi Hill · Since 1937
Welcome to Maxwell.
Nairobi Central SDA Church is one of the oldest and most prominent Adventist congregations in Kenya, and today a central pillar of Adventism in East and Central Africa.
About
One of the oldest Adventist churches in Kenya.
Nairobi Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, widely known as “Maxwell”, is one of the oldest and most prominent Adventist institutions in Kenya.
Today, with thousands of members, it stands as a central pillar of Adventism in East and Central Africa, worshipping in a large, ultra-modern complex on the same historic site where it began.
Since 1937, on Nairobi Hill.
History
From a hostel for missionary children to a landmark.
- 1937
Origins
The church begins on a property along Crauford Road, now Jakaya Kikwete Road on Nairobi Hill. It serves first as a hostel and gathering place for the children of early Adventist missionaries who attended the Nairobi European School.
- Mid-century
Growth and expansion
Leadership passes from European missionaries to local leaders, a shift that accelerated during the Mau Mau era. The congregation grows significantly over the decades.
- 1995
The modern sanctuary
To make room for a rapidly growing congregation, a massive, ultra-modern church complex is completed on the historic site.
- Today
A pillar of Adventism
With thousands of members, Nairobi Central is a central pillar of Adventism in East and Central Africa.
The nickname
Why everyone says “Maxwell”.
The name comes from the neighbouring Maxwell Adventist Academy, and from Spencer G. Maxwell, a key pioneer and superintendent of the East Africa Union during the mid-20th century.
Ask for Maxwell anywhere in Nairobi and people will know where you mean.
Sabbath bulletin
This week, in print.
Nairobi Central SDA regularly publishes its weekly schedules, announcements and Sabbath bulletins directly through its official platform. Open the Announcements page to read or download the latest.
nairobicentralsda.or.ke/announcements
Weekly programs
The full schedule for the week, published by the church as it is confirmed.
Service orders
View and download the latest order of service for the Sabbath.
Church notices
Announcements and program details for the whole congregation.
Visit
Find us on Nairobi Hill.
Jakaya Kikwete Road (formerly Crauford Road), Nairobi Hill, Nairobi, Kenya. Beside Maxwell Adventist Academy.
For service times and this week's program, see the Sabbath bulletin.