Africa University Fund

Larry and Jane Kies pose for a photo in Vumba, one of the scenic areas outside Mutare, Zimbabwe. Behind them is a Zimbabwean indigenous tree called Musasa. As United Methodist missionaries, the couple contributed to the development of agriculture and education in the country at the church’s Nyadire Mission and Africa University. Photo courtesy of Larry Kies.

Missionaries leave mark on agriculture, education

Larry and Jane Kies retired last year after serving for three decades in Zimbabwe at United Methodist Nyadire Mission and Africa University.

Social Concerns

An instructor and student share a teaching microscope at Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe, in 2017. File photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

USAID freeze strikes Africa University

United Methodist-related Africa University is among the institutions struggling as employees with jobs funded by the United States Agency for International Development stop getting paychecks.

Theology and Education

Jim Salley, president/chief executive officer of Africa University Inc. and a delegate from South Carolina, introduces the board of Africa University to the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Monday April 29. Photo by Larry McCormack, UM News.

Delegates celebrate success, growth of Africa University

“Africa University is deeply rooted and thriving because of the faithful engagement of The United Methodist Church,” said the Rev. Peter Mageto, the school’s vice chancellor.

General Conference

Bishop Mande Muyombo (left) of the North Katanga Episcopal Area and Gaspar João Domingos of the Angola West Episcopal Area bless the elements of Holy Communion during April 23 opening worship at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Africa University graduates serve at General Conference

Continuing a tradition, AU graduates assume leadership roles as delegates, translators and interpreters at the worldwide gathering.

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