The National Council of Churches of Kenya North Rift Chairman Reverend Alfred Sagala, has formally taken over office with a challenge to all County Coordinating Committees (CCCs) to strengthen their resource mobilization processes.
Rev. Sagala who addressed a meeting that brought together North Rift CCCs underscored the importance of the process and reminded participants the importance of pursuing the agenda.
At the same time Rev. Sagala who succeeded Bishop Christopher Ruto, commended Trans-Nzoia County Coordinating Committee for being the first CCC to develop a Strategic Plan 2015-2018. He spoke in Eldoret during a meeting that brought together all County Coordinating Committees of North Rift region.
The meeting was organized by North Rift office under the leadership of Regional Coordinator Daniel Kimutai. Bishop Ruto, Rtd. Bishop Julius Kogo and Henry Mkwanja (Group C) are among those who attended the meeting.
In an interview with Jumuia news, Kimutai said that the agenda of the meeting was to induct new officials and enable former office bearers to share leadership and management tips with their successors; share regional updates and programs; enable CCCs share their county updates.
Apart from Rev. Sagala the other regional officials include Moderator Musa Maina (Vice Chair), Lilian Plapan (Treasurer), Paul Jelinga (Youth representative) and Ruth Cheptoo (People With Disability).
Kimutai rooted for financial independence of the CCCs, saying it will strengthen their grassroots engagement.
The CCCs were drawn from Turkana, West Pokot, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Trans-Nzoia counties.
