Kitui County and NCCK to work together to uplift community livelihoods
DENSON MUTUTO-KNA
The Kitui County Government and the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) will work together to provide services aimed at uplifting the livelihoods of residents in Kitui County.
In a commitment to their collaboration in community development, the Kitui County Government and the NCCK have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formalize their working agreement.
This commitment by Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe and NCCK Head Rev. Canon Chris Kinyajui seeks to facilitate collaboration between the two entities in implementing programs across various sectors, including water, agriculture, tourism, health, culture, and social services.
Their goal is to develop a comprehensive approach to tackling the county’s development challenges. During the ceremony held at the Kitui County Governor’s office, the governor initiated the distribution of 100 water tanks, each with a capacity of 10,000 liters, 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,” Dr. Malombe said.
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 the 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, established in 1913, has a long history of contributing to social development and community welfare in Kenya.