Our Team and background
David Tawo
Paul & Vivian Ochieng
Anna Perlini-Tawo
Founder - David Tawo was a Kenyan of the Luo tribe. He hailed from Malunga Central, North West Gem, Siaya Country.
Before his death in March 2000, David was the senior pastor of their non-denominational church - Word Christian Centre a fast growing church in Malunga.
After David graduated from Bible School, God gave him the vision behind the ministry and it was first launched in 1995
Anna Perlini-Tawo
Paul & Vivian Ochieng
Anna Perlini-Tawo
Anna Perlini-Tawo - founder - is an Australian from Perth, Western Australia. In 1991, she left Australia for Kenya as a missionary to help those in need in that country. It was there she met and married David, and together they set up African Word Ministry Kenya and African Word Ministries International Inc which is registered in Perth, Western Australia. Anna is now based in Perth, Australia.
Paul & Vivian Ochieng
Paul & Vivian Ochieng
Paul & Vivian Ochieng
Paul Ochieng, is a Kenyan from the Luo Tribe and also a Bible School graduate. Together with David and Anna, Paul helped from the inception of the ministry. As from August 2006, Paul took over as Chief Executive Officer of African Word Ministries Kenya.
Vivian Ochieng is married to Paul Ochieng and together they have 4 children. Vivian is
Paul Ochieng, is a Kenyan from the Luo Tribe and also a Bible School graduate. Together with David and Anna, Paul helped from the inception of the ministry. As from August 2006, Paul took over as Chief Executive Officer of African Word Ministries Kenya.
Vivian Ochieng is married to Paul Ochieng and together they have 4 children. Vivian is a graduate of Word Bible Training Centre and holds a Diploma in Education. Vivian is the principal of Word Academy which is part of African Word Ministry Kenya.