The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), (in Swahili, Jumuia Ya Makanisa Ya Kenya) is a fellowship of Protestant churches and Christian organisations registered in Kenya. 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 and the Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa.
Vision of the Council
One church; United in faith and mission witnessing to Jesus Christ
Mission of the Council
To facilitate the united mission of the Christian Church in Kenya, the Council shall:
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 subcommittees, 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 management 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
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:
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.