By Eddah Waithaka The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) have collaboratively expressed reservations regarding various contentious governmental directives, appealing to President William Ruto to revisit his determinations. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, Muhadhar Ahmed, the Deputy […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a critical assessment of the recently unveiled higher education funding model, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has expressed deep concern about its impact on access to education. In a statement released during the council’s 65th general assembly on August 23, church leaders expressed their dissatisfaction with what they […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya is facing a critical problem as its youth, who make up 79% of the total population, are being deprived of essential education, life skills and employment opportunities. This alarming trend poses a significant threat to the nation’s future, with the risk of social chaos looming large if immediate action is not […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Council of Churches urging the Kenyan government to heed the cries and pleas of Kenyans and withdraw the Finance Bill 2024. “Do not sign it into law. Instead, send it back to Parliament to be redrafted to reflect the wishes of the Kenyan people. This redrafting should be accompanied by […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Council of Churches of Kenya held a national dialogue conference on issues of concern to Kenyans at Ufungamano House in Nairobi. One of these issues is the death of more than 200 Kenyans in the ongoing rains and floods that have been occurring over the past few weeks. The council said: “We continue to pray for all […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Council of Churches (NCCK) has called on the Kenyan government to prioritize public participation before the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report is adopted by parliament. This appeal was made after a consultative meeting that took place at the Christian Students’ Leadership Centre, the Ufungamano House. In a statement, the NCCK said that sovereignty belongs to the people of […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is now calling for the resignation of Health CS Susan Nakhumicha amidst the human resource crisis in the health sector. The council accused Nakhumicha of mismanaging the strikes by doctors, clinical officers and medical laboratory officers unions, which have left thousands of Kenyans without […]
