National Council of Churches of Kenya

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), (in Swahili, Baraza kuu la makanisa nchini Kenya) is a fellowship of Protestant churches and Christian organisations registered in Kenya. It is currently Chaired by the Africa Brotherhood Church (ABC) Archbishop Dr. Timothy N. Ndambuki. Its motto is "For Wananchi" which means "for citizens" (Wananchi meaning citizens in Swahili): This motto has been exemplified in NCCK's long involvement in public service, advocacy, and social responsibility in Kenya. It is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa.

The NCCK was nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

Identity, Vision and Mission of NCCK
Identity of the Council

A family of Christian communions and organizations in fellowship and witness.

Vision of the Council

One Church; United in Faith and Mission Witnessing to Jesus Christ and Transforming Lives

Mission of the Council

Holistic transformation of lives for a just, resilient and sustainable society.

Values of the Council
 * Integrity
 * Stewardship
 * Professionalism
 * Partnership
 * Servanthood

Governance of the Council
As defined by the NCCK Constitution, the supreme body of NCCK is the General Assembly (GA), which meets once every three years, which has an Executive Committee which meets biannually. This Committee has two sub-committees, namely, the Programme Committee, and the Finance and Administration committee. These committees meet regularly throughout the year, and work closely with the management team. The day-to-day operation of the Council is the responsibility of management team under the leadership of the General Secretary who is also the chief executive officer of the Council.

Management Team

Facilities
The Council's headquarters are located at the Jumuia Place, Lenana Road, Nairobi. This facility also serves as the Nairobi region offices. NCCK maintains nine regional offices throughout Kenya as well as five conference or retreat centers namely:
 * Jumuia Guest House, Kisumu
 * Jumuia Conference and Country Home, Limuru
 * Jumuia Conference and Beach Resort, Kanamai

History of NCCK
Established in 1913, it has been a key player in mobilizing Kenyans in various political, economic, and social issues. As such, NCCK's story is intricately intertwined with Kenya's national historical narrative.


 * 1844- Dr. Johann Ludwig Krapf, a German and the first missionary arrives in what would later become Kenya and starts work on the Coast. He is soon followed by other missionaries including Johannes Rebmann who establish several mission stations around the country.
 * 1908- By now several issues face the missionaries who have greatly increased in number, including the need for commonality in the names referencing God in the different local languages and dialects. Two mission conferences are held that year in Kijabe and Maseno.
 * 1909- Another conference is held in Kijabe, which paves the way for the formation of NCCK. A key resolution is made: "This Conference regards the development, organisation and establishment of a united self-governing, self-supporting and self-extending Native Church as the ideal in our Missionary Work."
 * 1913- The first United Missionary Conference is held in June, in Thogoto, Kikuyu, Kenya, which nine missionary groups attend. A constitution proposing the formation of the Federation of Missions is discussed, and four missionary groups sign it. NCCK is born.
 * 1918- At the second United Missionary Conference, the name of the organization is changed to Alliance of Protestant Missions.
 * 1924- The membership is expanded beyond the original four members and the goals of the organization change. A new body called the Kenya Missionary Council is formed.
 * 1943- As the country inches towards independence, there is need to broaden the membership to accommodate non-missionary Christian bodies. The objectives change once again, and the organization is then called Christian Council of Kenya (CCK).
 * 1966- Independence is won. To reflect the new state of affairs, the organization re-brands into National Christian Council of Kenya.
 * 1984- The name of the organisation is changed to National Council of Churches of Kenya to reflect the fact that membership to the organisation is by churches and not individual Christians.

Membership
NCCK has 37 member churches and organizations, who seek to facilitate the attainment of a united, just, peaceful and sustainable society. That is; 27 member churches, eleven associate members and six fraternal associate members. These are:

Full Members
Africa Brotherhood Church

African Christian Churches and Schools

African Church of the Holy Spirit

Africa Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa

African Interior Church

African Israel Nineveh Church

Anglican Church of Kenya

Church of Africa Sinai Mission

Coptic Orthodox Church

Episcopal Church of Africa

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya

Friends Church in Kenya

Free Pentecostal Fellowship of Kenya Full Gospel Churches of Kenya

Kenya Assemblies of God

Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church

Kenya Mennonite Church

Lyahuka Church of East Africa

Maranatha Faith Assemblies

Methodist Church in Kenya

National Independent Church of Africa

Overcoming Faith Centre Church of Kenya

Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa

Presbyterian Church of East Africa

Reformed Church of East Africa

Salvation Army

Scriptural Holiness Mission

Zion Harvest Mission

Church of God Planters international churches

Associate Members
Bible Society of Kenya

Christian Churches Education Association

Christian Health Association of Kenya

Christian Hostels Fellowship Kenya United Independent Churches

Mt Zion Church Kayole Kenya Ecumenical Church Loan Fund

Christian Students Leadership Centre (Ufungamano House) Kenya Students Christian Fellowship

St Paul's University

Public Law Institute Young Women's Christian Association (World YWCA)

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)

Fraternal Members
African Evangelistic Enterprise

Daystar University

Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS)

Trans World Radio

Trinity Fellowship

World Vision International