The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) staff resumed duty earlier today, ending their 3-week long holiday break. They were away for Christmas and New Year festivities since 11th December last year.
Led by the NCCK General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja, the jubilant staff who congregated at their headquarters in Jumuia Place Nairobi, exchanged pleasantries since they had not seen each other for long.
In his New Year address to staff, Canon Karanja wished them a fruitful year. He pointed out that he was excited to see all of them back to work safely, even as he rallied the staff to pray for the Council and the country at large. “I am quite happy we had Christmas and New Year festivities without any incident. All staff are safe everywhere. We cannot take that for granted. Pray for the Council, pray for one another and the country, because prayer produces results,” said Canon Karanja who was accompanied by his deputy Dr. Nelson Makanda and NCCK Senior Management team.
Canon Karanja took time to personally welcome all those who were present back to office and shared their holiday experiences. He said: “The reason for a break is to re-energize ourselves because when we are on duty we do our best. I encourage you to continue reflecting on your resolutions and put substance to it as the year progresses.”
He briefly touched on the Council’s agenda in 2016 and appealed to staff to exercise prudence in the management of Council resources. “That telephone call that you spend less time on…that sheet of paper that you turn around so that you do not use an extra one…..that taxi that you do not take because you have utilized your time well…those small things eventually translate to a lot of benefit to us,” he pointed out.
On her part Susie Ibutu, who is the Council’s Programmes Director, observed that staff were eager to pick up the pace.
Others who spoke were Tabitha Njuguna (Administrative Secretary in the Office of the General Secretary) and Imelda Namai (Programmes Officer in charge of Reproductive Health).
Tabitha thanked her colleagues for their goodwill messages during her maternity leave. “I am happy to be back and encouraged to work,” she said.
“I agree with what the G.S has said and wish that our plans for the year will come to pass. It will be a successful year for us. At a personal level, I hope to finish my project and graduate with a Masters degree,” said Imelda.
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