[4] On April 2, 2017, church president Thomas S. Monson announced that a temple would be built in Nairobi.

In February 1991, he met with Daniel arap Moi, president of Kenya.

In July 1991, the Kenya Nairobi Mission was organized, with Larry King Brown as president.

[8] In August 2020, the church organized the new Africa Central Area with its headquarters in Nairobi.

[9] As of November 2024, the following Stakes and Districts were located in Kenya: On April 2, 2017, Thomas S. Monson announced the intent to construct the Nairobi Kenya Temple in the church's general conference.