HIGHLIGHTS A. Preamble: Greetings to the participants Recognize KARA’s contribution to national issues. Commend KARA for the ongoing Bi-Monthly Talk Series forums on current and topical subjects. Appreciate the invitation to speak on the subject of National Cohesion and Integration- The Gains, Challenges and Prospects Acknowledge that the subject is important and timely given the
The National Council of Churches of Kenya General Secretary, Reverend Canon Peter Karanja, has today held discussions with more than 70 church leaders from the Coast region in readiness for the rollout of phase II of the expanded Pamoja Initiative. During the meeting held at Jumuia Conference and Beach Resort, Kanamai, the leaders expressed concern
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is planning to construct various new shelters for more than 500 people that have been affected by floods following this week’s heavy downpour in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Reports indicate that so far 9 people have died with more than 500 households affected in the last one week.
Church leaders have been challenged not to personalize their various institutions. Speaking at Redeemer Retreat Centre in Isinya Kajiado, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja, said leaders should instead prioritize God’s interests as well as their congregants. He reminded church leaders that they had only been entrusted
Preamble We the youth leaders drawn from Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya and Migori counties have met here at Jumuia Hotel, Kisumu, to consult and reflect on the state of our people and identify ways of improving the living standards in the region. This is in recognition that our youth are challenged by poverty, HIV and
The search for the new Deputy General Secretary for the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has now entered the homestretch after 4 candidates were shortlisted for the final interview due soon. The four were among 14 candidates who applied for the much coveted job at the Council. Those shortlisted following last week’s rigorous
The second phase of the Pamoja Initiative on intra and inter community county dialogue forums, has begun. The programme that will mainly focus on national cohesion and integration,was launched at a colourful ceremony here in Nairobi by Interior and Coordination of National Government Cabinet Secretary Mr. Joseph ole Lenku. Speaking during the launch, Lenku underscored
THE PAMOJA INITIATIVE LAUNCHING COUNTY PAMOJA INITIATIVE DIALOGUE FORUMS – PHASE II THEME: Building a Cohesive Nation for Posterity Remarks by: Nardos Bekele-Thomas UN Resident Coordinator, UNDPResident Representative 10 October 2014 Serena Hotel, Nairobi Mr. Joseph ole Lenku, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government Amb. Dr. Monica Juma, MBS Principal Secretary/
SPEECH BY AMB. (Dr.) MONICA JUMA, MBS, PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, INTERIOR, DURING THE LAUNCH OF THE PAMOJA INITIATIVE AT THE SERENA HOTEL, NAIROBI ON 10TH OCTOBER, 2014 Mr. Joseph Ole Lenku, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government; H. E. Geert Aagard Andreson, Ambassador, Danish; Nardos Bekele, Country Director, UNDP; Hon. Francis Ole Kaparo, EBS, Chairman, National Cohesion and Integration Commission; Canon Peter Karanja, HSC, Secretary General,
REMARKS BY MR. JOSEPH OLE LENKU, CABINET SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND COORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DURING THE LAUNCH OF THE PAMOJA INITIATIVE HELD AT THE SERENA HOTEL , NAIROBI ON 10TH OCTOBER, 2014. Principal Secretary, Interior; Principal Secretary, Coordination of National Government Danish Ambassador to Kenya; UNDP Country Director; Chairman, National Cohesion and Integration