Church leaders support education initiatives during Kenya visit
August 13, 2026 at 12:05 PM MT · via Church News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and other Church leaders visited Kenya to support education programs and meet with local members and community leaders. The visit included discussions of the Church's educational partnerships in East Africa, where seminary and institute programs have seen significant growth. Church News reports the leaders emphasized the importance of education as a pathway to self-reliance and spiritual development, echoing themes from President Russell M. Nelson's Africa focus.
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