Nyanza Region

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) Nyanza Region, covering Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, and Nyamira counties, is committed to holistic transformation through justice, resilience, and sustainability. It advocates for democracy, good governance, and human rights while engaging in policy advocacy and peacebuilding. To enhance socio-economic empowerment, NCCK provides vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and financial literacy programs, particularly for youth and women. It also promotes environmental conservation and climate adaptation. In health, NCCK supports HIV/AIDS awareness, mental health advocacy, and maternal healthcare. The organization plays a vital role in disaster response, offering emergency relief and resilience-building initiatives. Key programs include youth employability, interfaith peacebuilding, and gender equality advocacy. Additionally, NCCK strengthens education through scholarships, teacher training, and infrastructure development. Through these efforts, the organization fosters sustainable development and inclusive growth across the Nyanza Region.
Nyanza Region map

Our Priorities

Advocacy and Governance

Socio-economic empowerment

Health and education

Disaster 
response

Strategic Approaches

Dignified Livelihoods and Capacity Development

Youth economic empowerment through business incubation, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship programs in Kisumu, Migori, and Kisii. Supporting women and youth with microfinance and financial inclusion programs in Homa Bay and Kisii. Vocational training for youth in Nyamira and Migori.

Governance, Devolution, Peace and Cohesion

Civic education and leadership training for youth and women in Siaya, Kisumu, and Nyamira. Conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts in Migori. Governance capacity-building and policy engagement in Nyamira and Kisumu.

Climate Change, Food Security, and Natural Resource Management

Climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture training in Siaya and Homa Bay. Soil conservation and sustainable farming in Kisii and Nyamira. Environmental conservation through tree planting and waste management awareness in Kisumu, Nyamira, and Homa Bay.

Education and Health

HIV/AIDS awareness and mental health advocacy in Kisumu, Kisii, and Homa Bay. Maternal healthcare improvement in Siaya and Nyamira. Addressing teenage pregnancies and reproductive health education in Homa Bay. School support programs, including scholarships and vocational training, in Migori and Siaya.

Transformational Stories

Nyanza Region Team

Okutoyi Carolyne

Nyanza Regional Manager

Okutoyi Carolyne is a seasoned development professional with over 13 years of experience managing community programs in the Nyanza Region, focusing on women and youth empowerment, governance, advocacy, and socio-economic development. As the Regional Manager at NCCK Nyanza, she has led transformative initiatives in governance, peacebuilding, vocational training, and financial literacy, enhancing youth and women's leadership participation. With expertise in program design and stakeholder engagement, she collaborates with government agencies, civil society, and religious institutions to promote inclusive development. Her leadership aligns with NCCK’s vision of justice, resilience, and holistic transformation.

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