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National Council of Churches of Kenya

Also known as: NCCK

Religious coalition that has condemned political violence and goon disruptions at churches, and called for electoral commission transparency ahead of 2027 elections.

2026-05-072026-06-23

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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 22 – Religious leaders under the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) and the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) have called for justice, accountability and national healing following an interdenominational memorial service held in honor of Kenyans who

    Clergy Hold Memorial Service for Victims of 2024 Gen Z Protests
  3. Citizen Digital

    Canon Chris Kinyanjui, General Secretary, NCCK As this was happening, another group of survivors from Mathare were complaining of a lack of transparency in the reparation framework.

    A life denied, justice denied: Protest victims share their ordeal ahead of June 25 memorial
  4. The Standard

    and whose motorbike number plates were clearly seen, then they have failed to protect Kenyans,” he said.“If that is not revealed, we also demand that the Inspector General of Police should resign because he has failed his job.” Sapit and the National Council of Churches of Kenya

    Church leaders blame State, warn political thuggery could lead to violence
  5. Citizen Digital

    Meanwhile, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has called the Inspector General of Police to ensure that the suspects are arrested and prosecuted.

    CS Murkomen vows capture of suspects in All Saints’ Cathedral attack
  6. Citizen Digital

    This comes amid heightened condemnation over the incident as the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has called the Inspector General of Police to ensure that the suspects are arrested and prosecuted.

    Two arrested as NPS begins probe on All Saints' Cathedral invasion
  7. CCTV captures armed attack on All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi

    1. Citizen Digital

      The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) condemned the attack and questioned why a government official would allegedly send armed goons to disrupt a post-budget dialogue forum organised by registered civil society organisations.

      Archbishop Sapit demands arrest of goons, calls for IG's resignation over cathedral attack
    2. Capital News

      The National Council of Churches of Kenya described the attackers as “state-sponsored goons,” strongly condemning the disruption of what it termed a sacred civic space.

      CCTV shows coordinated attack on All Saints Cathedral budget forum
  8. Civil society condemns violent disruption of budget forum

    1. Citizen Digital

      Shame as goons invade All Saints Cathedral, attack members By Stephen Letoo June 13, 2026 01:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has condemn

      Shame as goons invade All Saints Cathedral, attack members
    2. Capital News

      NCCK condemns disruption of post-budget forum at All Saints Cathedral by ‘state-sponsored goons’ The forum had brought together representatives from civil society, faith-based organizations, the private sector and members of the public to discuss the Sh4.8 trillion 2026/27 nation

      LSK vows ‘bulldog tenacity’ against sponsors of goons following All Siants chaos
    3. Capital News

      NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 — The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has condemned the disruption of a post-budget dialogue forum at All Saints Cathedral by “state-sponsored goons,” demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of those behind the incident.

      NCCK condemns disruption of post-budget forum at All Saints Cathedral by ‘state-sponsored goons’
Society

Clergy honor 60 identified victims of June 2024 Gen Z protests

The News

Religious leaders from the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya and the National Council of Churches of Kenya held a memorial service at Nairobi Baptist Church to honor Kenyans killed during June 2024 Gen Z-led protests. The clergy called for justice, accountability, and national healing, reading out the names of 60 identified victims and urging the government to protect citizens' constitutional rights to peaceful expression.

Why it matters

Clergy memorial service honoring 60 identified victims of June 2024 protests underscores ongoing calls for justice and accountability nearly two years later.

22 June 2026 · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Clergy honor 60 identified victims of June 2024 Gen Z protests

    Religious leaders from the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya and the National Council of Churches of Kenya held a memorial service at Nairobi Baptist Church to honor Kenyans killed during June 2024 Gen Z-led protests. The clergy called for justice, accountability, and national healing, reading out the names of 60 identified victims and urging the government to protect citizens' constitutional rights to peaceful expression.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 21 June

  1. Victims of June 2024 protests demand justice ahead of memorial

    As Kenya approaches the second anniversary of the June 2024 deadly protests against the Finance Bill, survivors and families of victims gathered at a church service to remember those who died. Survivors, some permanently injured, say their only remedy now is compensation as they wait for justice.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Church leaders warn political violence risk as disruptions increase

    Church leaders, including Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit and the National Council of Churches of Kenya, are expressing alarm at growing violent disruptions in churches and demanding the government arrest perpetrators, warning the trend could lead to widespread violence ahead of next year's General Election.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. CS Murkomen pledges arrest of All Saints' Cathedral attack suspects

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed that all suspects captured on CCTV during the All Saints' Cathedral invasion on June 12 will be arrested as CCTV footage is being analysed. Murkomen characterised the incident as reflecting a broader security challenge involving organised criminal gangs in urban areas, and stated the government is stepping up operations to dismantle rogue groups through the Nairobi metropolitan police unit and other measures.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Two arrested in NPS probe of All Saints' Cathedral invasion

    The National Police Service has launched an investigation into an attack on All Saints' Cathedral on June 12 by goons seeking to disrupt a budget review meeting. Two suspects remain in police custody while CCTV footage is being reviewed, and the public is urged to provide information to aid the investigation.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Archbishop Sapit demands arrest, IG resignation over cathedral attack

    Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has condemned Friday's invasion of churches, hotels, and streets by goons, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible or the resignation of the Inspector General of Police. He reaffirmed the Cathedral's status as a sanctuary and emphasized that church spaces are meant to be places of refuge.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. CCTV captures coordinated attack on cathedral budget forum

    CCTV footage from All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi shows what appears to be a coordinated operation that disrupted a post-budget dialogue forum attended by lawyers, clergy, and civil society activists. The attack unfolded in two phases—first via motorcycles and later on foot—forcing participants to flee and raising questions about political violence and state accountability.

    14 June 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 13 June

  1. Goons attack All Saints Cathedral during budget review meeting

    Goons invaded All Saints Cathedral on Friday, disrupting a post-budget conference attended by civil society groups, destroying materials and assaulting attendees before police dispersed them. The National Council of Churches of Kenya condemned the attack as a desecration of a sacred place and called for the Inspector General of Police to identify those responsible and ensure their arrest and prosecution.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. LSK vows to pursue sponsors of political violence with accountability

    The Law Society of Kenya said it will pursue sponsors, organisers, and perpetrators of political violence and "goonism" with "bulldog tenacity," following a disruption of a civil society budget dialogue forum in Nairobi. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the organization will work with human rights defenders and civil society to ensure those behind acts of political violence and intimidation are identified and prosecuted.

    13 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. NCCK condemns disruption of cathedral budget forum by alleged state goons

    The National Council of Churches of Kenya has condemned the disruption of a post-budget dialogue forum at All Saints Cathedral by what it describes as "state-sponsored goons," demanding arrests and prosecution. The forum, held by civil society organizations on Friday, was intended to scrutinize the 2026/27 national budget, which includes a Sh567.3 billion security sector allocation.

    13 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 7 May

  1. NCCK urges IEBC transparency and early campaign restrictions for 2027

    The National Council of Churches of Kenya has challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to be transparent in activities ahead of the 2027 general elections and to discourage early campaigns. The clergy also announced that politicians will not be allowed to address congregants inside churches and that all contributions will be treated as offerings without public announcement.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

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