About Us

Some people visit a place and leave with memories. Tommie Fulp visited Kabete, Kenya — and left a piece of his heart there.

Born in the United States to a military family, Tommie grew up traveling the world, experiencing different cultures and communities from an early age. That early exposure to the wider world planted a seed that would shape the rest of his life. In 1999, he became a Seventh-day Adventist, and from that moment, his faith became the driving force behind everything he did.

For more than 20 years, Tommie has been preaching, teaching, and spreading the Gospel across the Carolinas and beyond. In 2011, Tommie offically became a Voluntary Lay Pastor. He currently serves as the Lay Pastor of The Remnant SDA Church in Indian Land, South Carolina — a community he leads alongside his beautiful wife of 30 years, Liz, and their two children, Austin and Tianna.

But Pastor Fulp's calling has never been limited by borders. His missionary work has taken him to Romania, Ethiopia, Kenya, and communities across the United States — driven always by a deep belief in the Three Angels' Message and a passion for bringing the Gospel to every corner of the earth. Through the years, he has worked tirelessly to bring others to Christ. 

It was on one such mission trip to Kabete, Kenya that everything changed. Pastor Fulp traveled there to lead a seminar — but what he found was more than an audience. He found a community full of potential, full of faith, and full of children who deserved a quality education rooted in Adventist values. He fell in love with the people, and he knew he had to do something lasting.

That conviction became Tommie Fulp Adventist Academy and Junior School — a place where over 100 children now come every day to learn, grow in faith, and build a better future. The school stands as a living testament to what happens when one person says yes to God's calling.

Tommie Fulp Adventist Academy and Junior School (TOFAA) was founded in 2006 in the heart of the Kabete community in Nairobi, Kenya. Operated under the oversight of the Seventh-day Adventist Church — Kabete, the school was built on the belief that every child deserves access to a quality, faith-based education regardless of their background or financial circumstances.

Today, TOFAA proudly serves over 100 students across six levels — Pre-Primary, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, and Junior Secondary School — making it one of the few institutions in the area to offer a continuous educational journey from a child's very first classroom all the way through to secondary level.

The school is fully compliant with Kenya's Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), ensuring that every student receives a modern, nationally recognized education that prepares them not just for exams, but for life. With a dedicated team of 12 teachers and a supportive non-teaching staff, TOFAA is committed to nurturing the whole child — academically, spiritually, and socially.

At TOFAA, we believe that education is more than academics — it is the foundation of a life well lived. Our mission is to provide every child in our care with an excellent, Christ-centered education that equips them with the knowledge, character, and faith to impact their community and the world around them.

We are guided by three core values:

Excellence — We hold our students to high academic standards because we believe every child is capable of achieving great things. Our results speak for themselves — TOFAA students consistently top benchmarking exams and represent our school with distinction at national music and sports festivals.

Faith — As a Seventh-day Adventist institution, faith is woven into everything we do. From morning devotions to our pastoral program, we nurture the spiritual development of every student, grounding them in the Word of God and the values of the Adventist church.

Community — TOFAA exists to serve the Kabete community. Many of our students come from families facing significant financial hardship, and we are committed to ensuring that no child is turned away simply because their family cannot afford the fees. It takes a village — and we are grateful for every partner who helps us keep our doors open.

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
— Proverbs 22:6

Behind every desk at TOFAA sits a child with a story, a dream, and a family that believes in the power of education to change their future.

Our 107 enrolled students come from the vibrant but often underserved community of Kabete, on the outskirts of Nairobi. Many of their families work hard every day to cover basic needs — and school fees are not always easy to come by. Currently, over 40 of our students come from households that struggle to meet the cost of their education. Some of these children go home to a meal that isn't guaranteed. And yet every morning, they show up — eager, bright, and ready to learn.

These are not statistics. These are children who competed in national music festivals. Children who topped benchmarking exams against schools across the region. Children who gave their lives to Christ at our camp meeting this past term. Children who, with the right support, will grow up to lead their families, their community, and their country.

TOFAA exists for them. And every dollar donated, every prayer offered, and every person who shares our story helps ensure they never have to choose between faith, education, and survival.

TOFAA is governed by a dedicated Board of Management constituted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church — Kabete. Our board brings together church leaders, educators, parents, and community representatives who are united in their commitment to the mission and growth of the school. Their oversight ensures that TOFAA operates with transparency, accountability, and integrity. 

Laban Serem - Chairperson 

Josephine Kerubo - Vice Chairperson

Lincon Hosea - Treasurer

Collince Matunga - Secretary 

Pastor Kamau - Church Pastor 

Kevin Masinde - Elder In-Charge of Education 

Denis Mosagwe - Education Director 

Gad Kaniaru - Parents Representative 

Josephat Onsongo - Human Resources & Legal Affairs

Dan Makori - Development Director 

Elder Masinde - Advisor 

Elias Pande - Member

We are committed to ensuring that every decsion made at TOFAA reflects our core values of excellence, faith, and service to the Kabete community.