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 By James Mutua The National Council of Churches of Kenya Clergy when they met the President on Wednesday night at State House Nairobi. They asked the president not to sign the contentious finance bill 2024. Picture :Twitter  June 26, 2024, Nairobi – In a meeting with Kenya's President Dr. William Ruto on Wednesday night at State House Nairobi, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) expressed deep concern over the current social and security situation in the country, focusing on the contentious Finance Bill 2024 and the 2024/2025 National Budget Estimates. During the meeting, the NCCK emphasized the need for fair and just leadership, citing Proverbs 29:14: "If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure." The Council presented a detailed aide-memoire to the President, urging significant revisions to the proposed legislation and highlighting several critical issues. The NCCK noted that the proposed Finance Bill 2024 had sparked widespre...

 By James Mutua Limuru, Kenya - June 27, 2024. In a decisive meeting held at the Jumuia Conference and Country Home in Limuru, the Executive Committee of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), Thursday emphasized the critical need to redefine and reshape the nation’s identity, ethos, and future. Recognizing Kenya's current crossroads, NCCK called upon all Kenyans to actively participate in this transformative process. Engagement with the President During their statutory meeting, the NCCK confirmed a recent appointment with President William Ruto, where they presented concerns over the controversial Finance Bill 2024 and the issue of police brutality in ongoing demonstrations. They said that when they met the President on Wednesday night, he assured them the immediate withdrawal of the controversial bill, cessation of police brutality, and  commitment against deploying the military. During the meeting with the president, NCCK stressed the urgency of addressing youth ...

 By James Mutua Limuru, Kenya – Over 60 individuals with disabilities from 20 counties gathered for a two-day Pre Assembly at the Jumuia Conference and Country Home, organized by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK). The conference, themed "Redefining Disability: Recognizing and Appreciating Disabilities," served as a precursor to the NCCK's 65th General Assembly. The participants focused on Inclusion, Empowerment, and Integration of Persons with Disabilities, guided by the biblical inspiration from John 9:1-3, emphasizing that disability is not a result of sin but a manifestation of God's work. Kenya is home to approximately one million people living with disabilities, making up 2% of the population. Despite this significant presence, these individuals often face social, political, economic, and professional exclusion due to ignorance and prejudice. The NCCK has called for a societal shift to ensure that persons with disabilities live their lives to the f...

 By James Mutua President Ruto and EU ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger during the national road safety action plan 2024-2028 launch at KICC Nairobi.  In a bid to address the devastating toll of road accidents in Kenya, the Ministry of Roads and Transport through the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially launched the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028. The action plan’s official launch at KICC was graced by H.E. President William Ruto, EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger among other dignitaries. The initiative aims to curtail the alarming rate of road accidents, which not only shatter families and devastate communities but also pose a significant economic burden on the nation. It is estimated that road carnage costs Kenya's economy a staggering Sh450 billion annually. The brunt of this burden falls disproportionately on trauma victims and their families, while hospitals and emergency services also bear the strain. The newly unveiled ...