CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AN ICON- NELSON MANDELA
I Join the World and especially the People of South Africa, in celebrating the life and times of an Icon Nelson Mandela. I received the news of Mandela’s promotion to glory last night with great sorrow. As a global leader, Mandela towered and trounced the ills in society not just in his native country but the world over. He rose rose above the Socio-political trivialities that continue to characterize and impede growth in many nations in contemporary society. The great leader is also eulogized as a person who had respect to humanity even during his crusade against apartheid in South Africa. From a Christian perspective, I see Mandela as the epitome of Christianity in South Africa, as exemplified in his speech during an Easter Conference at the Zionist Christian Church, April 1992. Such was the mind of a servant leader, who took time to intercede unto the Lord, on behalf of South Africans. On behalf of the National Council of Churches of Kenya, I send our heartfelt condolences to Mandela’s family, friends, the Republic of South Africa and indeed the world during this sad moment.
Fare Thee Well Nelson Mandela.
Reverend Canon Peter Karanja
GENERAL SECRETARY
