NCCK NORTH RIFT REGION
March 13, 2024
PRESS STATEMENT
Preamble
NCCK Religious leaders in Uasin Gishu have met here today at the ACK CBR Hall where they did reflection, analysis, and scenario-building sessions on emerging issues related to the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report.
Following a consultative session, the following are the way forward:
1. NCCK appreciates the work of the NADCO Committee for its consensus-building initiative.
2. NCCK religious leaders advocate for public participation in any constitutional changes since it has a direct impact on the Kenyan people.
3. NCCK Religious leaders are concerned about the cost implications that come with the referendum and some of the reforms suggested by the NADCO Report, such as the introduction of new offices.
4. NCCK Religious leaders continue to urge peace and cohesion to be advocated for and upheld by all actors.
5. Additionally, NCCK adds its voice that the electoral justice be reviewed after every election.
6. NCCK recommends that during the transition and implementation of this report, there be conscious of the need to have a peaceful nation in promoting peace and cohesion.
Acknowledgment.
We hereby bind ourselves to the use of this Uasin Gishu County Dialogue Consultative Forum with integrity and sound thought for the collective betterment of our well-being as representatives of diverse Communities and interest groups in the Region, and we as the people’s spiritual leaders, commit to remain faithful to our God, who has called us all to be his stewards and overseers over his people.
Long live our great nation Kenya!
To God be the Glory!
Signed by:
Ven. Chelal Solomon
Chairperson of NCCK Uasin Gishu County Coordinating Committee.
