A carnival mood engulfed Jumuia Place Nairobi today, as management and staff of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) turned up to officially receive 6 top of the range vehicles from one of the Council’s development partners.
Led by General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja, the enthusiastic staff could not hide their joy as they finally set their eyes on the brand new vehicles worth over Ksh.32 million.
The breathtaking machines that were shipped to the Country last week from Japan include a Prado, 2 Fortuners and 4 hardtop Land Cruisers, all 2014 series. It was a sight to behold as staff joined hands in a short, but elaborate anointing session for the cars.
Speaking during the session, Canon Karanja thanked God for the vehicles. “It is a great joy because of what the Lord has done. I am quite delighted by this reality that has been made possible by the grace of God,” he remarked. He asked his staff not to shy away from connecting with the blessings reminding them that the Lord will always answer their prayers. “The Lord gave us everything we asked for. Do not shy away from asking a lot because it is His prerogative to answer our prayers as He likes,” he said.
During the ceremony, the team asked God to protect the vehicles from accidents. “Not to be caught in an accident is not a function of being a good driver, but the Lord protecting us. We pray that the vehicles and the people who will be using them are protected,” Canon Karanja said during the anointing session.
On his part, NCCK’s Deputy General Secretary Dr. Nelson Makanda termed the arrival of the vehicles as a sign of good things to come. “This is a sign of good things and it communicates favour. We thank God for his favour. I want to be part of these blessings,” said Dr. Makanda.
Others who spoke included Programs Director Susie Ibutu and Senior Programs Officer in Charge of Capacity Building for Membership Grace Muthungu. Ibutu said that the Council was trusting God for blessings in other areas of its investment.
Richard Omwango-head office driver- was optimistic that the new vehicles will be instrumental in boosting the Council’s work in the Country. “These are very strong cars! I am sure that they will not develop any mechanical problems in the next four to five years. I am very grateful to management,” he concluded.
Omwango’s sentiments were echoed by his colleagues Leonard Mukuria and Macleod Mwashi, with Mukuria admitting that he had never driven such cars. Mwashi said that the cars will reduce Council’s transport costs. “The cars have a higher passenger capacity. I will no longer be required to do many trips when ferrying staff to functions. Hata mgongo yangu itaskia mzuri na nashkuru sana boss na ile timu yake,” said the joyous Mwashi.
Four out of the 6 cars will be used by the NCCK’s regional offices, while the remaining 2 will be reserved for the head office.
