Israel Embassy, EAK launch national Bible trivia contest for Kenyan youth
The competition is being implemented with the support of Games on the Go, a digital knowledge and skills gaming platform available through the mySafaricom app and as a standalone mobile application.
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Israeli Embassy in Kenya and the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) have jointly introduced a national Bible trivia contest aimed at engaging young Kenyans aged 18 to 35. The initiative merges Bible education with digital gaming and lessons on environmental stewardship, all rooted in the teachings of the Old Testament. Participants can register until the end of September, after which the top 10 individuals will advance to a physical final slated for November 3.
This marks the inaugural national Bible trivia competition in Kenya, initiated by the Israeli Embassy in collaboration with EAK. Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Kenya, Ariel Arviv, expressed his enthusiasm for the launch, noting that while similar events have been held annually in Israel since the country's founding in 1948, this is a first for Kenya.
He emphasized the initiative's objective to use the Bible as a unifying theme for young people, encouraging them to explore the scripture's teachings, their personal growth, and societal issues.
The environmental stewardship theme, also drawn from the Old Testament, aims to cultivate an awareness among participants about their responsibility towards the environment while enhancing their knowledge of the Bible. Organizers have employed digital platforms to facilitate broader participation, making the contest accessible beyond Nairobi and beyond traditional religious boundaries.
Games on the Go, a digital gaming platform accessible via the mySafaricom app and as a standalone mobile application, is a key component of the competition, ensuring that it reaches a wide audience across various parts of Kenya.
Brian Ndungu Wathome, CEO of Games on the Go, highlighted the platform's role in making Bible learning more engaging through a competitive format, describing the knowledge-testing process as "like an exam, but in a fun way." He emphasized the digital approach's potential to promote positive screen time and broaden access to the competition, particularly for young people in rural areas such as Turkana, Lamu, Mandera, and Mombasa counties.
Rev. Kepha Nyandega, Secretary General of the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya, underscored the environmental focus of the competition, drawing parallels between biblical teachings on creation and stewardship and contemporary environmental challenges. He pointed out that the theme is universally relevant, affecting both believers and non-believers. The competition is primarily open to individuals aged 18 to 24, with the upper age limit extended to 35 to encourage a broader age range.
The organizers see this initiative as a unique opportunity to unite young people from diverse denominations under a common cause, leveraging the Israeli team's expertise to support the Kenyan venture. Registration is still open until the end of September, with participants expected to successfully navigate the online rounds before the finalists are chosen for the November 3 event.
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