All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi

All Saints Cathedral is one of the largest and oldest churches in Nairobi and is listed for its historical significance by the Ministry of National Heritage. It was founded in 1917 by the Anglican Church and was formerly consecrated as a cathedral in 1952. The cathedral was designed in the British Gothic style and was built from Kenyan stone, which has resulted in a seamless blending of the two cultures. The interior of the church features ribbed ceilings and impressive arches. Behind the altar there are stunning round stained glass windows. The façade of the cathedral features two immense stone towers that evoke medieval England.

All Saints Cathedral has a large congregation of around 4,500 every Sunday and they are very active in the community running HIV/AIDS awareness and support campaigns, mothers and children’s services and a primary school was built as part of the cathedral in 1988. Regular services are held throughout the week in both English and Kiswahili; on Sundays there are 13 services held throughout the day. Its location close to Uhuru Park makes it an important location for important dates on the Kenyan calendar. You can organize for a tour through the cathedral or take part in volunteering by contacting the cathedral Anglican diocese.