About R.O.C.K Bridge Ministries
Empowering communities through education, skills, and gospel outreach fostering sustainability via social enterprises and partnerships
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Who We Are
A faith-based organization dedicated to transforming communities through holistic development
Our Foundation
R.O.C.K. Bridge Ministries (RBM) is a registered faith-based organization founded in 2008 by Mr. Zablon Muraya Kuria. We are committed to reaching out to communities in Kenya for Christ through holistic gospel, empowering communities through education, skills, and gospel outreach while fostering sustainability via social enterprises and partnerships.
Our Symbolism
Our name “Rock Bridge” symbolizes our calling to build a bridge anchored on Christ the Rock that connects individuals to faith, dignity, opportunity, and lasting transformation. We operate primarily in Kenya, focusing on underserved and vulnerable communities, with our headquarters located in Nakuru at Gibcon House.
Our Structure
Our Governance
RBM operates under a dual governance model comprising the Kenyan Board and the U.S. Board, ensuring accountability, transparency, and strategic oversight. The Executive Director is supported by an Administrative Assistant and three key leadership divisions: Social Program Lead, Social Enterprise Lead, and Administration Lead, along with Affiliated Programs including Lish AI Lab and Daraja 360.
Our Mission & Values
Guided by our faith and core values, we work to transform communities
Our Mission
To empower communities through education, skills, and gospel outreach fostering sustainability via social enterprises and partnerships to transform and create lifelong impact.
Our Core Values
Faith
Trusting God as the foundation of all ministry work, ensuring that all activities are centered on Christ and His teachings.
Accountability
Taking responsibility for actions, resources, and decisions while ensuring openness to stakeholders and the communities served.
Compassion
Demonstrating Christ's love by serving the vulnerable with dignity and reaching out to those in need.
Empowerment
Equipping individuals and communities with tools, skills, and opportunities to thrive and achieve their potential.
Sustainability
Building institutional resilience through diversified resources and community self-reliance through social enterprises and empowerment initiatives.
Integrity
Upholding honesty, transparency, and accountability in all operations, working for God's glory in everything we do.
Our Vision
To reach out communities in Kenya for Christ through holistic gospel.
Our Motto
“Reaching Out to Communities in Kenya for Christ”
Organizational Structure
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Key Achievements & Current Activities
R.O.C.K Bridge Ministries has made significant impact through various initiatives and continues to expand its reach in communities across Kenya.
Key Achievements
Faith-Based Initiatives
- •Successfully established Tumaini Mission Centre
- •Upendo Church development
- •Shiloh Kaptembwa Sponsorship Program
- •Gospel outreach to 40+ companies reaching 1,000+ workers
- •Ministered to 200+ households
Educational Impact
- •Played central role in establishing PCEA Nursing College
- •Currently sponsoring 180+ students across all education levels
- •Mentorship and career guidance programs
- •Psychosocial support for students
Skills Development
- •Lish AI Labs partnership - trained 4,000+ youth in digital skills
- •Daraja 360 - trained 400+ women and youth in textile and garment making, plus basic digital skills
- •Digital skills literacy programs at Kakuma
Sustainability Ventures
- •Three water trucks delivering clean water serving households and businesses
- •Two operational boreholes: Lanet and Ingobor
- •Three water trucks delivering clean water
- •Upcoming Holiday Homes project
Employment & Infrastructure
- •Directly employing 6 staff members
- •Strategic infrastructure development
- •Modern Holiday Home development
- •Strong partnerships between Kenyan and U.S. communities
Current Activities
Gospel Outreach
Workplace ministry, household evangelism, and outreach to vulnerable groups
Education
Sponsorship for 151 students in primary to secondary education and 30 college/university students
Skills Development
Daraja 360 textile training and Lish AI Lab digital literacy programs
Social Enterprises
Water trucks, borehole projects, and Holiday Homes development
Future Projects
Building tomorrow's impact through strategic initiatives and sustainable development
Holiday Homes Phase 2
2026-2030Expansion into full-scale with conference rooms and swimming pool facilities
The 3Rs Initiative
Comprehensive CareRehabilitation Centre, Retreat Centre, and Retirement Homes for comprehensive community support
Clean Water Expansion
InfrastructureAcquisition of drilling machines, additional trucks, and water distribution infrastructure
Strategic Collaborations
PartnershipsEnhanced partnerships with Daraja 360 and Lish AI Lab for community transformation
Our Leadership
Zablon Kuria
Founder & Executive Director
Mr. Kuria was a successful insurance salesman until 1999 when he left his job to pursue a degree in Biblical Education and Leadership in the United States. After graduating in 2006, he was commissioned by Roswell Presbyterian Church in Georgia to return to Kenya as a missionary. Upon returning he founded R.O.C.K. Bridge Ministries. His calling is to act as a bridge connecting churches, foundations, and corporations abroad with those serving Christ in Kenya. Through this work he mobilizes the Kenyan church in a holistic gospel—preaching the good news while uplifting the needy.
Jane Muthoni Macharia
Treasurer
A teacher by profession, Mrs. Macharia left teaching to support her husband's business. Following his death she continued charitable work and employee empowerment. She teaches music at her church and serves as music advisor. Mrs. Macharia actively participates in development projects and mercy ministries and makes time to serve the needy.
Prisca Tuitowek
Member at Large
Professor Tuitowek is a lecturer in Human Nutrition at Egerton University and director of Quality Assurance. She serves as an elder at Africa Gospel Church: Ngata, Nakuru and sits on several boards including Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology and Kenya Highlands Evangelical University. She sponsors bright students from marginalized communities and works as a private health and nutrition consultant.
Prof. Mary Kariuki
Board Member
Dr. Kariuki is a psychology lecturer at Egerton University and part-time businesswoman. She is President of the Nakuru Business and Professional Women Organization and Vice Chair of the Nakuru County Peace Committee, with interests in women's empowerment and children's welfare.
Mrs. Victoria Muraya
Board Member
After 14 years as a secretary in transport, Mrs. Muraya transitioned to business and now serves on the R.O.C.K. Bridge board. She is known for her generous service to the needy and envisions a future where children in Africa have access to education and basic needs.
Our History
"Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." — JAMES 1:27
Foundation
Rock Bridge Ministries (RBM) was founded by Mr. Zablon Muraya Kuria, a passionate visionary with a heart to bring spiritual transformation and practical empowerment to communities in need.
Early Growth
What began as a small, gospel-centered initiative has grown into a vibrant, multi-pillar ministry focused on evangelism, education, empowerment, and sustainable ventures.
Expansion
RBM developed the Education Pillar, supporting children from informal settlements and underprivileged backgrounds to access quality education, walking with students from basic education to universities.
Partnerships
Established partnerships with Daraja 360 for textile training and Lish AI Labs for digital skills, impacting over 4,000 youth in emerging technologies.