About ACK

The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Kenya met at the All Saints Cathedral Multi Purpose Hall on 29 th April 2010 to deliberate on the Proposed Draft Constitution.

They commended Kenyans for conducting themselves in a peaceful manner so far in the process in spite of the differing opinions and views and urged a spirit of calm, sobriety and tolerance to persist until the National Referendum and subsequently to the logical conclusion of the review process. They also called upon the government to spend more time educating Kenyans on what the Proposed Constitution says rather than spending public resources spearheading a Yes campaign.

The House of Bishops rejected the Proposed Constitution as it is, uUnless amendments on Justice and equality for all religions, the limitation of fundamental rights based on religion, the protection of the right to life and the supremacy of our constitution in the light of International conventions and treaties, are effected before the Referendum. In the press release, they called upon Kenyans to make informed choices on the Referendum and take the remaining days to read the Proposed Draft Constitution..

On 18th March 2010, the leaders of all christian churches in Kenya presented a memorandum to the Kenya National Assmebly stating that the organs of the constitution review have consistently ignored the views of the christian community in Kenya.

After discussing the process and the progress made so far, they made recommendations for consideration. The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Dr. Eliud Wabukala was among the church leaders who presented the memorandum. Other churches represented include Evangelic Alliance of Kenya, Methodist Church in Kenya, and Christ is the Answer Ministries.

The ACK archbishop, bishops, regional christian community services directors and other professionals gathered in Limuru for a two day consultatation on the Harmonized Draft constitution of Kenya.

After deliberations, they released a press statement addressing the key concerns. In her proactive advocacy role, ACK will share the views with the respective ACK congregations and also the Committee of Experts (COE).

After the launch of the Harmonized Draft constitution, the public was given thirty days to read and table their views to the COE. Though accessible online, and published in the local dailies, majority are yet to familiarize with the document, thus requesting for more days.

The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya released a pastoral letter to all dioceses in the regions emphasizing on the need for environmental stewardship. In the letter, he challenged every person to take responsibility on environmental conservation to mitigate and reduce further destruction and adverse effects which are evident.

Archbishop Wabukala was enthroned the Fifth Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya. In a comprehensive 'Archbishop's charge' which highlighted his projected scope of focus, he pledged to serve diligently.

At the colourful ceremony presided over by The Most Rev. Dr. Benjamin Nzimbi and the Provincial Chancellor, Mr. Tom Onyango, it was announced that the Militarty Episcopate had been created after the elevation of the Military chaplaincy of the ACK to a See.

In attendance were Archbishop Elect Rt. Rev. Eliud Wabukala, Rt. Rev. Stephen Njihia (Dean of the Province & Bishop of Nakuru), Rt. Rev. Gideon Githiga (Bishop of Thika Diocese), Rt. Rev. Peter Bol Arok (Suffragan Bishop – Sudanese Community in Nakuru, Nairobi & Kakuma) and Chaplains to the Armed Forces.

Other distinguished guests included the Guest of Honour, Hon David Musila (Asst. Minister of State for Defence & MP for Mwingi*), Chief of General Staff, General Jeremiah Kianga, Service Commanders and Senior Military personnel.

He was consecrated and enthroned the first Suffragan Bishop of Armed Forces Protestant Chaplaincy at a colourful ceremony presided over by Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi at Holy Trinity Church , Embakasi Garrison on February 7 th 2007 . Archbishop Nzimbi said later “This is history. After many years, we have at last the first ever Bishop in the Armed Forces”.

Bishop Simiyu 51, a father of five children has worked as a teacher and priest before joining the Armed forces as a chaplain. Married to a teacher Rosemary Mulimba, he got promoted to full Colonel last year. In his sermon, Archbishop Nzimbi reminded the new Bishop that he was called to be a shepherd to the flock that Christ had put in his care.

As the team spent time together, listening to God and one another, they revised the structures of ACK to address contemporary issues, and to enhance the Gospel mission.

On completion the team also wrote a pastoral letter addressing the vices in the nation, as well as giving a message of hope to Kenya. Pastoral letter

Ten million Kenyans are facing food shortage, this includes, an estimated 3.5 million to 4.1 million urban dwellers who are highly food insecure and unlikely to meet their basic food needs on a day to day basis and 1.5 million children under the GOK /WFP school feeding programme.

The Disaster Management desk has engaged in various initiatives to raise appeals to friends, partners, donors and other well- wishers.

Members of the four Archdiocesan councils met and deliberated on the process of electing the new Archbishops to be in-charge of the four regions. However the actual elections were deferred to a later date.

The meetings of the councils were held simultaneously in the four archdioceses namely Mombasa , Mt. Kenya, Maseno and Nakuru.

Mombasa Archdiocese covers the dioceses of All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, Kitui, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta and Mombasa. The meeting of the council was held at St Stephen’s Jogoo Road, Nairobi.

Maseno Archdiocese covers Maseno North, Maseno South, Maseno West, Katakwa, Mumias, Nambale, Butere, Bungoma, Bondo and Southern Nyanza. The council met at St Stephen’s Cathedral Kisumu.

Mt Kenya Archdiocese covers Mt Kenya South, Mt Kenya Central, Mt Kenya West, Thika, Kirinyaga, Embu, Mbeere and Meru. The council met at St Paul’s Cathedral,Embu.

Nakuru Archdiocese covers Nakuru, Nyahururu, Eldoret, Kitale and Kericho. The council met at the Good Shepherd Cathedral, Nakuru.