A group of 70 vulnerable women in Meru slums, are set to redefine the socio-economic landscape of the area, thanks to Jamii Imara project launched last year. Through the project, the women are empowered economically by accessing micro-credit facilities. This has enabled the women uplift their living standards by establishing small businesses, educate their children
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is gearing up for the grand official opening of its first two fully -fledged Jumuia hospitals by end of this year. The premier facilities – Jumuia Friends Hospital Kaimosi and Jumuia Hospital Huruma- are currently undergoing major renovations, that will see them transformed into 80-bed and
At least 8,700 refugees have been given a new lease of life, courtesy of the ongoing Refugee Service Project being implemented at Kakuma Camp, by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) and partners. Since the beginning of this year, the group among them asylum seekers from various countries, have been given humanitarian
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) General Secretary Canon Peter Karanja, has affirmed the Council’s commitment to supporting refugee work in the Country. Canon Karanja said that the Council considered the engagement a Christian calling and would seriously continue playing her role aimed at enhancing the living conditions of refugees in the country.
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is exploring areas of mutual engagement with Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST). Speaking in Kakamega during a courtesy call to MMUST Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Joseph Rotich, NCCK General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja disclosed that the Council will most likely pursue possibilities of
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja, has called on all Council subsidiaries to synergize with an aim of enhancing their collective and individual institutional impact in the country. Speaking during a rare luncheon for Chief Executive Officers of various NCCK subsidiaries, Canon Karanja noted that the
The newly established Jumuia Hospitals Limited (JHL) and the East African Development Bank (EADB) have formally signed a multi-million shillings funding agreement that will see the NCCK owned chain of hospitals upscale its investment plan for the provision of quality and affordable healthcare in the country. The agreement will see the regional bank advance KShs
The campaign for Gender Justice in the country got a shot in the arm after Reverend Canon Peter Karanja was commissioned its National Ambassador during a brief ceremony held on the sidelines of the NCCK 62nd General Assembly held at Jumuia Conference and Beach Resort, Kanamai, Kilifi last week. Canon Karanja’s appointment follows a new
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja, has lauded his staff for their meticulous organization that saw the Council successfully hold its 62nd General Assembly last week. Canon Karanja described the team as exceptional and expressed his gratitude for their exemplary performance during the meeting. Speaking when
No Compromise on Values and Morals Communique of the NCCK 62nd General Assembly Introduction The 62nd General Assembly of the National Council of Churches of Kenya has been held here at Jumuia Conference and Beach Resort, Kanamai, from 10th – 13th August 2015. The theme of the Assembly was “Shining the Light of