Kyama Mugambi is the editorial manager of the African Theological  Network Press (www.atnpress.com). He was born and raised in Nairobi,  Kenya, where he lives with his family. Many people recognise his name because his father, Prof. Jesse N.K. Mugambi paved the way for many  African theologians starting in the 1980s. He is also an associate researcher at the Centre for World Christianity at Africa International University in Nairobi, Kenya. He is adjunct lecturer at several institutions in addition to being Pastor-at-Large in the Mavuno family of churches. His research interests are in African urban Christianity.  He is passionate about those things that inspire transformation amongst young Africans in the continent's cities. Kyama has authored three books, as well as numerous book chapters and articles that relate in various ways to his passion.

My chat with him explored his doctoral research process. He focused on the subject of leadership formation in Kenya's urban Pentecostal movements wrestling with the question of how leaders are made in these contexts. This fascinating conversation opens a window for us on the developments taking place in African Christianity and the leadership challenges facing some of its emerging movements. He also shared some insightful lessons about the PhD journey that researchers will find helpful.