Council Officials with Chairman of Council of Governors’ Forum Hon. Peter Munya pose for a group Photo during NCCK 62 General Assembly held and Jumuia Conference and Beach Resort, Kanamai
The General Assembly of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has re-elected Reverend Canon Rosemary Mbogo and Archbishop Timothy Ndambuki to the positions of Chairman and Vice Chair respectively. The two who will be in office for 3 more years, retained their seats, during the 62nd gathering that brought together over 250 bonafide delegates. Canon Mbogo got overwhelming support from the delegates to be declared the winner of the election that attracted a total of four candidates.
Addressing the meeting in Kanamai Kilifi soon after the results were announced, Canon Mbogo who was accompanied by her husband Engineer Mbogo, commended the delegates for re-electing her and acknowledged that the task ahead was heavy. “I knew I had the blessings of many of you including the Archbishop Dr. Eliud Wabukala. I am grateful to come back. The battle is heavy and so is the assignment. But I am sure together we can do it,” she declared. Quoting biblical verses from the book of Numbers chapter 13:20, Canon Mbogo who made history in 2012 by becoming the first woman ever to be elected Chair of the NCCK, called on the delegates to rally behind the task ahead.
On his part Archbishop Ndambuki quoted from the book of Deuteronomy 34:9, and thanked the General Assembly for renewing their mandate. “I thank the General Assembly for once again allowing me and Chair to serve the Council for the next 3 years. May God bless you all for entrusting us with this new mandate,” he pointed out. The elections were presided over by NCCK General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja who was the Returning Officer. He was assisted by Legal Officer Mr. Gregory Papoi.
Meanwhile Mr. Sam Mwamburi Mwale is the new Honorary Treasurer of NCCK. The 51 year old was appointed by the Assembly and takes over from Mr. Kibuga Kariithi who retired yesterday after serving the Council for over 5 years. Mr. Mwale is an accomplished economist, public administrator and business advisor with 29 years of professional experience. He has served in senior positions in government and holds a Masters Degree in Agricultural Economics from University of Oxford, a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Economics from University of East Anglia, a Bachelor of Science in Range Management from University of Nairobi.
