Current Council Offricials

Board of Trustees

Rev Benjamin Nzimbi

Retired Archbishop of Anglican Church of Kenya

Mrs Mary Kithinji

Retired Women Leader, Methodist Church in Kenya

Rev Dr Julius Karanja

Retired Moderator, African Christian Church and Schools

Rev Geoffrey Songok

Retired Moderator, Reformed Church of East Africa

Rev Dr Jesee Kamau

Retired Moderator, Presbyterian Church of East Africa

Council Officials

Rev Dr Elias Otieno Agola

CHAIRMAN

Rev. Dr. Agola was elected the Chair of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) in 2024 for a 3 year term renewable once.

He holds a Doctor of Humane Letters (Governance, Ecumenism & Social Justice) from Breakthrough Bible International University (2024), an MA in Conflict Transformation & Social Justice from Queen’s University Belfast, and a Bachelor of Divinity from St. Paul’s University. He is currently pursuing an MSc in Governance at International Leadership University.

Rev Dr Agola also serves as Director of the PCEA Justice, Peace, Reconciliation & Creation (JPRC) department of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA). He is also an Advisory Board Member of the Global Freedom Network and an adjunct lecturer at the PCEA University.

At the ecumenical level, he sits on the Executive Committee of the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya

Previously, Rev. Dr. Agola held numerous leadership roles within the Presbyterian Church of East Africa, including Presbytery Moderator (Milimani and Limuru), Presbytery Clerk (Limuru), and Presbyterian Diaspora Minister (UK). He also served as Chaplain at the Kenya Police College, Kiganjo. In the past he was member of the NCCK/KCCB Ecumenical Mediation Team and served as an Ecumenical Advisor to the World Council of Churches 11th General Assembly in 2022.

Across these roles, he has led peace and reconciliation initiatives, coordinated post-election interventions, and supported mediation efforts with national and local stakeholders.

Bishop John Okinda

Vice Chairman

Bishop Dr. John Odhiambo Okinda, HSC, is the Presiding Bishop and President of the Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA) Church in Kenya. He began his theological journey at Nairobi Pentecostal Bible College, earning a diploma in theology, and later pursued further studies at Chesapeake College and Nation 2 Nation Christian University, where he obtained degrees in theology and biblical studies. His leadership within PEFA has been marked by steady progression, serving as Secretary General from 2012 to 2019 before assuming the role of Presiding Bishop in June 2019.
Beyond ecclesiastical leadership, Dr. Okinda is deeply committed to education and community transformation. Together with his wife, Rev. Pamela Okinda, he founded the Msomi Group of Schools in Migori County, which provides quality, faith-based education to disadvantaged children. He also established Bishop Okinda High School, later donating it to the Ministry of Education to expand access. These institutions emphasize character development, mentorship, and holistic empowerment through academics, sports, and the arts.
Dr. Okinda’s influence extends nationally and internationally. He received a Head of State Commendation in 2019 for his service to Kenya and has been a vocal advocate for ethical leadership, justice, and civic responsibility.

John Thiongo

Honorary Treasurer

Mr. Thiong’o is the Treasurer of the National Council of Churches of Kenya.

He holds an MBA (Finance) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree from the University of Nairobi. He is a CPA(K) and a CPS(K) with good standing. He is currently the Group CEO of Next Level Mavericks Group of Companies. The Group has interests in Real Estate, Hospitality, Telecommunication and Fitness Industries.

Previously, John was a Public Finance Management Consultant. He was involved in several consultancy assignments leading high profile teams of consultants in various aspects of Public Financial Management. He worked at PwC for 15 years in various roles, the last being Senior Manager, Public Sector Group. Prior to joining PwC, John was the Credit Controller of General Motors East Africa Ltd, where he oversaw the management of an account receivable portfolio exceeding KES. 1.6 billion.

He serves in several boards including the SMEP MBF Board of Directors and St. Paul University Board of Trustees.

Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui

General Secretary

General Secretary

Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui Kamau is the General Secretary of the National Council of Churches of Kenya. He is an ordained Priest of the Anglican Church of Kenya.

He holds a Master’s Degree in International Economic Law from the University of South Africa, a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law.

Besides being an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Rev Canon Chris is a Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya and the Law Society of Kenya.

Rev Canon Chris serves on the Board of Directors of various organizations, among them: Christian Students Leadership Centre, SMEP Microfinance Bank, Jumuia Hospitals Limited and National Council for Population and Development. He is also a Council Member of the Board of Trustees of St. Paul’s University.

Previously, he served as the Clerk of the County Assembly of Murang’a and the Secretary to the County Assembly Service Board from 2014 – 2019.

Sussie Ndanyi

Deputy General Secretary

Deputy General Secretary
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Pastor Sussie Ndanyi is a recorded Minister with the Friends Church (Quakers) in Kenya and currently serves as the Deputy General Secretary of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK). She brings a seasoned experience in church administration, advocacy, governance with, and a deep commitment to justice and spiritual formation.

Preceding her appointment to the Council in 2024, Pastor Sussie worked as an Administrator and Program coordinator with Friends United Meeting. She previously held the position of General Secretary at the Friends Church (Quakers) Nairobi Yearly Meeting, where she implemented key policies in Finance Management, Human Resources, and Operational Risk. Sussie’s background includes work in the Banking industry.

Her leadership roles include serving as Treasurer of NCCK Nairobi Region, Board member of the Friends World Committee for Consultation, and also the Board of Friends United Meeting.

Pastor Sussie holds an MBA from Kenyatta University, a Master of Divinity from Earlham School of Religion, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Nairobi.

Council Chairmen and General Secretaries since 1943

NCCK Chairmen (1943 – 2024)

1943 (Interim) – Rev. R. G. M. Calderwood
1943 – 1944 – Colonel J. Barrell
1945 – Bishop R. P. Crabbe
1946 – Rev. R. G. M. Calderwood
1947 – 1948 – Bishop R. P. Crabbe
1948 – 1950 – Rev. A. J. Hopkins
1950 – 1951 – Rev. R. G. M. Calderwood
1951 – 1952 – Col. G. King
– Rev. R. G. M. Calderwood
1952 – 1953 – Bishop Leonard J. Beecher
1953 – 1954 – Commissioner Bigwood
1954 – 1955 – Rev. E. A. Bastin
1955 – 1956 – Rev. D. Steel
1956 – 1957 – Col. W. W. Effer
1957 – 1959 – Archdeacon Peter G. Bostock
1959 – 1960 – Mr. David G. Wanguhu
1960 – 1961 – Rt. Rev. Robert MacPherson
1961 – 1962 – Rev. Sospeter Magua
1962 – 1963 – Rev. John G. Gatu
1963 – 1964 – Rev. Thomas G. Lung’aho
1964 – 1966 – Rev. J. T. Mpaayei
1966 – 1967 – Rev. Shem Irangi
1967 – 1968 – Rev. John G. Gatu
1968 – 1969 – Rev Julius Adoyo
1969 – 1970 – Very Rev. Crispus Kiongo
1970 – 1971 – Rev. R. S. Mng’ong’o
1971 – 1972 – Rev. Charles Wakhisi
1972 – 1973 – Rev. Wellington Mulwa
1973 – 1974 – Most Rev. Festo Olang’
1974 – 1976 – Bishop Lawi Imathiu
1976 – 1978 – Rt. Rev. Dr. J. Henry Okullu
1978 – 1980 – Rt. Rev. David M. Gitari
1980 – 1981 – Bishop Lawi Imathiu
1981 – 1982 – Rt. Rev. J. Mundia
1982 – 1985 – Rt. Rev. David M. Gitari
1985 – 1988 – Rev. Dr. Byrum Makokha
1988 – 1991 – Rt. Rev. Dr. J. Henry Okullu
1991 – 1994 – Very Rev. Dr. George Wanjau
1994 – 1996 – Rev. Prof. Zablon Nthamburi
1996 – 2000 – Rt. Rev. Joseph Wasonga
2000 – 2004 – Rt. Rev. Dr. Jesse Kamau
2004 – 2008 – Rt. Rev. Dr. Eliud Wabukala
2008 – 2012 – Rev. Dr. Charles Kibicho
2012 – 2018 – Rev Canon Dr. Rosemary Mbogo
2018 – 2024 Archbishop Dr. Timothy Ndambuki

2024 – – Rev Dr. Elias Agola

NCCK General Secretaries (1943 – 2024)

1943 – 1946 – Rev. M. G. Capon
1947 – Rev. R. G. M. Calderwood (acting)
1948 – 1955 – Rev. W. Scott Dickson
1955 – 1956 – Mr. Samuel A. Morrison
1956 – 1957 – Rt. Rev. R. MacPherson (acting)
1957 – 1959 – Mr. A. P. Mclver (acting)
1959 – 1961 – Rev. Paul D. Feuter
1962 – 1963 – Rev. R. G. M. Calderwood (acting)
1963 – 1987 – Mr. John C. Kamau
1988 – 1993 – Rev. Samuel Kobia, D. D.
1993 – 2007 – Rev. Mutava Musyimi
2007 – 2019 – Rev. Canon Peter Karanja Mwangi
2019 – Rev. Chris Kinyanjui Kamau

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