NCCK MOURNS RETIRED ACK ARCHBISHOP DAVID GITARI

NCCK MOURNS THE PASSING ON OF RETIRED ACK ARCHBISHOP DAVID MUKUBA GITARI

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is mourning the passing on of retired Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop David M Gitari. We take this chance to pass a message of condolence to his family, relatives and friends following the demise of Rtd Gitari earlier today. We also pray that the Almighty God comforts and gives you strength during this very trying time.

The churches in Kenya remember Dr Gitari for his great dedication to the work of God for more than 40 years since his ordination into priesthood in 1972.

The late Dr. Gitari grew to become the first Bishop of Mt Kenya East Diocese in 1975 and again the first Bishop of Kirinyaga Diocese in 1992. He was later elected the Archbishop of the ACK in 1997 before his retirement 2002.

As a staunch Christian, Dr Gitari oversaw expansive growth of the church due to his commitment to evangelism. He also facilitated the initiation and management of many development projects.

During this period, Dr Gitari served as the Chairman of the NCCK three years.

We the NCCK, will always remember and cherish this champion of justice who faithfully fought for Kenya’s liberation in 1980s and 90s.

May God grant peace and consolation to all his family even as we celebrate the late Dr. Gitari.

Signed on this 30^th day of September 2013 at Nairobi.

Rev Canon Peter Karanja

GENERAL SECRETARY