Development
Kitui county government and National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) will work jointly to provide services towards uplifting livelihoods of residents of Kitui county.
In commitment to their collaboration in community development, the Kitui County government and the NCCK on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising their working agreement.
The commitment by Kitui Governor Dr Julius Malombe and Head of NCCK Rev. Canon Chris Kinyajui seeks to have the two entities collaborate in implementation of programs in several sectors including water, agriculture, tourism, health, culture and social services in order to develop a comprehensive approach in tackling the county’s development challenges.
During the ceremony held at Kitui county Governor’s office, the governor flagged off the distribution of 100 water tanks, each with a capacity of 10,000 litres, to schools and churches in Kitui South Sub-County. “This initiative is part of a broader partnership aimed at addressing water shortages in the region, benefiting institutions that have long struggled with inadequate water supply. The tanks are expected to play a crucial role in improving access to clean water, particularly in remote areas where water scarcity is a persistent issue,” said Dr Malombe.
Kitui governor Dr Julius Malombe (Right) and Head of NCCK Rev Canon Chris Kinyajui signing MoU between the two entities to officially collaborate in uplifting livelihoods of residents in Kitui South, Kitui County at a ceremony held at the Kitui governor’s office in Kitui Town Monday.
The distribution of water tanks to schools and churches is also part of these efforts, which seek to improve water availability and resilience to droughts in the area. The governor explained that the initiative to provide clean water to needy communities aligns with the county’s goal of increasing access to water for both domestic and agricultural use.
During ceremony, the NCCK boss, who led the NCCK team emphasized the need for collaboration in achieving long-term development goals. He further disclosed that NCCK is also implementing a climate change programme in Athi Ward, dubbed “Nature-Based Solutions,” whose activities include water harvesting through sand dams, earth dams and the distribution of water tanks to schools and churches to alleviate water shortages in the area.
The event was graced by development partners and other key stakeholders including Rachael Kigame, the Country Director for Help a Child and Edwin Onyancha from Dorcas Africa AID International. “Their involvement highlights the multi-stakeholder approach being adopted to ensure the success of various programs aimed at uplifting the livelihoods of Kitui residents,” the head of NCCK said.
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), established in 1913, has a long history of contributing to social development and community welfare in Kenya. Its involvement in Kitui County demonstrates its continued commitment to addressing pressing issues such as water scarcity and climate change.
The NCCK collaboration with the Kitui County Government under Governor Malombe is expected to bring about tangible benefits for communities in Kitui South and beyond, ensuring better access to water and more sustainable development outcomes.