The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has appealed to its members to help clear a KSh700 million loan owed by the church’s luxury hotel, Milele Beach Hotel.
In a video seen on August 27, one of the Reverend ministers appealed to members to contribute towards settling the debt, stressing that every contribution, regardless of the amount, would make a difference.
“Every coin counts. Every one of what you do counts. Whatever you give matters,” the Reverend said.
The church said the KSh700 million loan had accumulated over time, prompting the appeal for members’ financial support.
PCEA Turns to Members to Clear KSh700 Million Milele Beach Hotel Debt
The Reverend also urged members not to be influenced by political discussions surrounding the fundraising, reminding them that their contributions were intended to support the church.
“Please do not listen to politics. You are giving to the King of the Church, who is Jesus Christ, and he is the ultimate giver. We can never outgive God,” the Reverend said.
The appeal comes as PCEA seeks to address the financial challenges facing the hotel and support its continued operations.
How the Debt Grew Over Time
In 2025, the Presbyterian Foundation of the PCEA was embroiled in a legal dispute with the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) over an outstanding loan of about KSh811 million linked to the church-owned Milele Beach Hotel in Mombasa.
The disputed debt originated from a loan facility secured to finance the construction of luxury apartments and expansion of the church-owned property. The project was affected by delays and disruptions dating back to the 2007 post-election violence.
The loan balance has varied over the years, with earlier figures putting the outstanding amount at between KSh727 million and KSh761 million before rising to about KSh811 million.
About Hotels Owned By the Church
Milele Beach Hotel is a three-star beachfront property located along Malindi Road in the Bamburi Beach area of Mombasa.
The Presbyterian Foundation, a legal entity wholly owned by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA), owns it and manages the church’s properties.
Formerly known as Giriama Beach Hotel, the property operates as a non-alcoholic, non-smoking Christian hotel, catering mainly to families, church groups, and corporate retreats.
The hotel has 72 en-suite rooms, comprising Standard and Deluxe options, as well as 10 two-bedroom self-catering apartments suitable for families and larger groups.
Guests have direct access to Bamburi Beach and can use two large outdoor swimming pools, including a dedicated children’s pool.
Milele Restaurant serves local Swahili dishes, Kenyan meals and international cuisine. The hotel also offers conference and event facilities, with five conference halls and expansive gardens for weddings, corporate workshops, and team-building activities.
Additionally, the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, mosquito nets, satellite television, Wi-Fi and private balconies overlooking the gardens or swimming pools.
The hotel is about 20 minutes north of Mombasa city center and close to Haller Park.
Current booking listings show standard room rates starting at about KSh10,040 per night, although prices vary depending on the season and booking platform. The hotel lists check-in at noon and check-out at 10 am.