Our Programmes
Our Programmes
Learning from the identified regional, national and church needs, and taking into consideration the prevailing trends, the Council has designed programmatic interventions which focus on 7 thematic areas.
These programmatic interventions are detailed in the 6th Corporate Plan currently being implemented.
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Thematic Focus |
Programmes / Departments |
| 1. |
Capacity Building for Membership |
i) Church and Community Mobilization Process ii) Organizational Development for Membership iii) Family Life Education |
| 2. |
Governance, Economic Empowerment and Environment |
i) Constitutional Implementation and Civic Engagement ii) Accountability and Ethical Governance iii) Healing, Peace and Security iv) Economic Empowerment v) Climate Change vi) Natural Resources Management |
| 3. |
Education and Health |
i) Education Advocacy Programme ii) Sponsorship Programme iii) Health Advocacy Programme iv) Community Health Programme v) HIV and AIDS Programme |
| 4. |
Emergency Response and Refugees Services |
i) Emergency Response Programme ii) Refugees Services Programme |
| 5. |
Service Departments |
i) Human Resource ii) Communication and Corporate Affairs iii) Information and Communication Technologies iv) Legal Office v) Internal Audit vi) Finance vii) Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation |
| 6. |
Commercial and Investments |
i) Jumuia Resorts ii) Jumuia Projects |
| 7. |
Strategic Leadership |
i) Deputy General Secretary ii) General Secretary |
1. Capacity Building for Membership
Recognizing that the NCCK is a membership organisation, various programmes were designed which are aimed at enhancing the organisational development of the membership. The programmes / projects under this thematic area include:
i) Church and Community Mobilization Process (CCMP)
The goal is to enhance the capacities of institutions within the membership to deliver services through understanding and application of the Biblical mandate for holistic ministry.
ii) Organisational Development for Membership
With a goal of enhancing capacities of the member churches and organisations to deliver services to their constituents, the Council provides management, governance and leadership skills to them.
iii) Family Life Education Programme
Over the decades, the deteriorating condition of the family institution has been identified as one of the most critical challenges facing Christians. Churches have equally been affected by family breakages while the high stress levels radically impact the productivity of the believers. The Council will therefore facilitate communities with information and education to enable them build better families. The goal of these interventions is to contribute towards the creation and strengthening of families that are functional and have life skills to cope with emerging challenges.
2. Governance, Economic Empowerment and Environment
The Council has for years sought to promote the creation of a just and sustainable society. During this 6th Corporate Plan, the Council will continue to empower community members to engage in governance and decision making, as well as caring for the environment. Efforts will also be made to address poverty by empowering the people for better livelihoods. The programmes / projects under this thematic area will include the following:
i) Constitutional Implementation and Civic Engagement
The goal of interventions in this area is to empower Kenyans to contribute to the implementation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, with focus on enabling them participate in governance processes at national and county levels.
ii) Accountability and Ethical Governance
Decades of endemic corruption have fundamentally perverted politics and management of public and private resources to the point where Kenyans don’t expect or demand good governance. The identified solution is concerted and continuous action aimed at changing the mindset of both the leaders and community members engender an appreciation of good governance and best practices. The goal of these interventions will be to contribute to a free, transparent and accountable management of public resources as well as efficient delivery of services at all levels.
iii) Healing, Peace and Security
Kenya has experienced conflict and violence in the past, which climaxed in the post election violence of 2007 / 08. The violence brought to the fore the painful memories that characterize inter-ethnic relations in the country that were filled with hatred and bitterness. In addition, there is a recognition that conflict and hatred have in the past been incited and provoked by politicians and other leaders as a means to acquire or cling topower. The Council will therefore make interventions aimed at contributing to integration and cohesion among the communities.
iv) Economic Empowerment
Poverty is recognized as one of the most debilitating tragedies that can befall a person or community. It is at the root of many of the problems facing Kenyans. Poverty limits people from engaging in issues that affect their lives, and opens them to manipulation and mis-use by the rich and influential people. Interventions in this area will therefore be aimed at improving the livelihoods of communities.
v) Climate Change
This 6th Corporate Plan envisages enhanced interventions aimed at empowering the communities to contribute to sustainable environment through climate change mitigation and adaptation.
vi) National Resource Management
Whereas Kenya is endowed with immense natural resources, many people are excluded from the management of the same. Local communities therefore don’t benefit from the God-given resources. During this corporate plan period, the Council will work to ensure there is equitable and sustainable utilisation of natural resources that include land, water and extractive resources. Communities will be empowered to effectively participate in these processes.
3. Education and Health
i) Education Advocacy Programme
Seeking to contribute to the development of a value based education system that is innovative, transformative and holistic, the Council will make various interventions during this period.
ii) Sponsorship Programme
Appreciating the challenge that bright but needy students have in accessing quality education, the Council will continue to mobilize resources to provide scholarships.
iii) Mentorship Programme
There is recognizably a great need for the younger members of the society to be empowered in the development of their skills and abilities so as to serve the community effectively. The Council will therefore promote mentorship so that the leadership and working capacities of young graduates are built.
iv) Health Advocacy Programme
A major challenge facing many Kenyans is that they are unable to access quality health care, which limits their productivity. The Council will therefore advocate for increased budgetary allocations to the health sector, in addition to working for increased access by communities to maternal and child health services.
v) Community Health Programme
The Council will during this corporate plan period work to enhance the health status of community members by building their capacities to protect themselves from preventable diseases and to promote good nutrition.
vi) HIV and AIDS Programme
In view of the impact that the HIV and AIDS epidemic has had on the country, the Council will work to improve the quality of lives of people living with HIV, while campaigning for behaviour change in society so as to reduce the rate of new infections. Support will be provided to OVCs (Orphaned and Vulnerable Children) to enable them live better lives.
4. Emergency Response and Refugee Services
i) Emergency Response Programme
Due to low levels of preparedness, many communities suffer great losses when disasters occur. The Council will during this period work to build capacities of the people to prepare for, prevent and mitigate emergencies. Efforts will also be made to facilitate disaster risk reduction among the communities.
ii) Refugee Services
With a deep concern for persons who have had to leave their own countries and seek refuge in Kenya, the Council will continue working to improve their welfare by running various programmes. This enables the refugees to have humane lives. The Council is in this regard guided by a goal of ensuring quality and timely response to refugees and those in emergency situations.
5. Service Departments
To facilitate efficient operations within the Council, various departments have been established to provide internal capacities. These departments are:
a. Human Resources
The goal of this department is to ensure that the Council secures and maintains a professional and motivated workforce.
b. Communications and Corporate Affairs
This department will facilitate effective and efficient communications internally and externally with a goal of building the reputation of the Council as an influential and effective ecumenical institution.
c. Information and Technologies
Technology is the bedrock of efficiency in the working of any institution. For this reason, the Council will work to ensure it has optimal application of existing and emerging technologies so as to enhance productivity.
d. Legal Office
The goal of this office is to ensure that the Council operates within the legal framework. It will also work to secure the legal interests of the Council.
e. Internal Audit
To ensure productivity, the Council will through t his office enhance compliance with policies and procedures.
f. Finance Department
Prudence in planning and management of financial resources is essential to the achievement of the objectives of the Council. The Finance department will therefore ensure that the Council exercises frugality as well as timely and accurate reporting.
g. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
The PME office will work to ensure that the Council operates within the set plans and that all initiatives achieve their goals.
6. Commercial and Investments
Recognizing that programmatic interventions will not be adequate to address the needs in some sectors, the Council will enhance investments in strategic special purpose vehicles during this corporate plan period. These will include:
1. Jumuia Resorts
Seeking to supplement the income of the Council, the Jumuia Resorts will be managed in such a way as to build their profitability.
2. Jumuia Projects
The Council will put in place management measures and structures to ensure successful development of projects that include:
a) Jumuia Schools
The goal of this company is to build model schools so as to enhance access to quality and value based education by all Kenyans.
b) Jumuia Hospitals
The goal of this company is to build model medical facilities so as to increase the access to high quality and affordable medical services by Kenyans.
c) Jumuia Business Services
The goal of this company is to facilitate economic empowerment of Kenyans so as to eradicate poverty.
d) Kanamai Ocean Front Development
The goal of this project is to build strengthen the Council income by building a business venture at Jumuia Conference and Beach Resort, Kanamai.
e) Jumuia Properties
Thrift management will be exercised in maintenance and development of the Council’s properties.
7. Strategic Leadership
Strategic leadership is necessary for the Council to achieve the stated goals and targets during the period of the 6th Corporate Plan. This leadership will be provided by the General Secretary, whose specific objectives are:
1. Deputy General Secretary
Other than deputizing the GS, the DGS will continue to articulate the biblical and theological basis of the Council’s engagement in contemporary issues, in addition to facilitating holistic spiritual formation and growth.
2. General Secretary
The General Secretary will provide overall strategic leadership aimed at promoting and ensuring achievement of the Council’s vision and mission.
