The National Council of Churches of Kenya General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja, today held discussions with a group of Christian religious leaders from the Coastal region. During the meeting, the leaders discussed among other things, radicalization of the youth and how to bridge ethnic and religious divisions in the region. Addressing the meeting, Canon
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja has challenged Council staff to heavily invest in the family institution. Speaking during a 2-day NCCK staff meeting in Mombasa, Canon Karanja said that the family remains the single most important institution in life. He called on them to use the
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) will next week join hundreds of conservationists at a 2-day forum on Mara eco-system. During the function dubbed ‘Mara Day’ the Council will showcase her various interventions- Under Changia Rasli Mali Initiative- that have contributed to the rehabilitation and preservation of the eco-system. The forum will bring
More than 120 farmers in Kwa Vonza town will now venture into commercial farming of onions in the next few months, breaking away from their traditional farming of food crops. It is anticipated that the farmers will reap big in the economic venture following the rehabilitation of the area courtesy of the National Council of
At least 10 reformed Pokot warriors are expected to play a key role in an intra-ethnic dialogue forum scheduled for this weekend. The 10 will share their experiences with various communities aimed at informing long lasting solutions to perennial conflicts among members of the Illchamus, Tugen and Pokot communities. The forum which is a community
Much can be achieved in the fight against HIV and AIDS if Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) are fully involved. This is according to the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja. Speaking during a breakfast meeting with the National Aids Control Council (NACC) Director Dr. Nduku KIlonzo, Canon Karanja
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kenya will continue to partner with the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) aimed at alleviating human suffering among refugees living in the Country. Speaking during a courtesy call by NCCK General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja, UNHCR Country Representative Raouf Mazou underscored the Council’s
The Pamoja Initiative technical committee today continued with its meetings in preparation for the official launch of the second phase of the peace programme scheduled for this month. The meeting was aimed at reviewing and fine-tuning the work plan for Pamoja Initiative and the project’s concept note. During the meeting that was chaired by
SMEP microfinance bank today held its 3rd General Meeting amid heightened optimism for even better prospects among its shareholders. The meeting that was attended by over 600 shareholders, came just a few months after SMEP was fully registered as a Micro Finance Bank. The development puts SMEP-a subsidiary of the National Council of Churches of
The second phase of the Pamoja Initiative on intra and inter community dialogue forums has finally kicked off with the official launch of a 10 member technical committee that will spearhead the mandate of the initiative. The team comprises representatives from the expanded group of stakeholders following the end of the first phase of the