The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is set to partner with Murang’a County government in three key areas aimed at enhancing the economic empowerment of locals. This was revealed during a meeting between Murang’a county governor his Excellency Mwangi wa Iria and NCCK ‘s General Secretary the Rev. Canon Peter Karanja . Speaking during the meeting held at the county’s headquarters in Murang’a town , Canon Karanja underscored the importance of the partnership adding that the county had a lot of potential that ought to be stimulated. He assured the governor of NCCK’s commitment to uplifting the lives of Kenyans through its grass root to national network across the country. On his part governor wa Iria said that his county government was ready and willing to roll out such partnerships that have a potential of restoring the county’s lost glory. While inviting NCCK for further discussions, the governor said that his county government considers the church critical in the socio-economic agenda of the county. During the discussion, Canon Karanja and the governor identified education, agriculture and health as some of the key areas of partnership between Murang’a county and NCCK. The partnership that is awaiting final discussions and subsequent signing of a memorandum between the two parties, will be implemented through NCCK’s newly incorporated Jumuia Business Services Company and the yet to be established Murang’a Corporative Society. The meeting between Murang’a county governor and NCCK General Secretary was part of a wider strategy by the Council to stimulate economic growth across Kenya’s 47 counties.
