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About this event

Setting the Agenda for Engagement

Welcome to the CHURCH AND POLITICS SUMMIT 2021. A 3-day virtual conference set to create meaningful dialogue between the Christian community and the political marketspace.

The world over, politics seems to be the single most dominant determinant of the stability and destiny of nations. Whether in the most advanced nations or in the lowest developing countries, negative politics has resulted in tension, violence and, at times, outright wars.

It’s time for the church to stop playing catch up in these critical conversations, and begin to set the agenda for national conversations.

Welcome, and let’s do this together.

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Our Speakers

Christian Political and Church leaders from Kenya and Africa + Globally renowned theologians
H.E President Lazarus Chakwera

H.E President Lazarus Chakwera

President of the Republic of Malawi
Dr. David Oginde

Dr. David Oginde

Bishop Emeritus, CITAM
Gov. Kivutha Kibwana

Gov. Kivutha Kibwana

Governor of Makueni County
Dr. Vinoth Ramachandra

Dr. Vinoth Ramachandra

Secretary for Dialogue & Social Engagement, IFES
Dr. Ron Sider

Dr. Ron Sider

Executive Director, Christians for Social Action
Bob Inglis

Bob Inglis

Executive Director republicEn.org
Rev. Dr. Linda Ochola

Rev. Dr. Linda Ochola

Executive Director of Hatua Trust
Prof. PLO Lumumba

Prof. PLO Lumumba

Advocate of the High Courts of Kenya and Tanganyika
Nikki Toyama-Szeto

Nikki Toyama-Szeto

Executive Director Christians for Social Action
Archbishop Anthony Muheria

Archbishop Anthony Muheria

Catholic Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Nyeri
Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS

Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS

CEO, Kenya Film Classification Board
Prof. Hellen Sambili

Prof. Hellen Sambili

Chancellor at Garissa University
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Event Schedule

Exploring and Discussing Five Key Thematic Issues
  • Rev. Jacqueline Othoro
  • Rev. Patrick Kuchio
MCs for the day

Rev. Patrick Kuchio & Dr Jackie Othoro

Rev. Jacqueline Othoro
Pastor
Rev. Patrick Kuchio
Head of Missions at CITAM
  • Dr. David Oginde
  • Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia
Opening Session
8:30am - 10:30am

The Kenya Scenario – Bishop Dr David Oginde
● The Role of the Church in Promoting Peace and Cohesion in the Nation - Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia

Opening Address: TBC

Dr. David Oginde
Bishop Emeritus, CITAM
Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia
National Chairman, NCIC
  • Dr. Oliver Kisaka
  • Gov. Kivutha Kibwana
  • Mr. Simon Mbevi
  • Rev. Dr. Linda Ochola
Thematic Session 1 - The Church as a Citizen
11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Presenter: Dr. Oliver Kisaka
● Discussants: H.E Prof Kivutha Kibwana, Pastor Simon Mbevi, Dr Oliver Kisaka
● Moderator: Rev Dr Linda Ochola

Dr. Oliver Kisaka
Managing Director, CORAT
Gov. Kivutha Kibwana
Governor of Makueni County
Mr. Simon Mbevi
Executive Director, Transform Nations
Rev. Dr. Linda Ochola
Executive Director of Hatua Trust
  • Bob Inglis
  • Dr. Ron Sider
  • Nikki Toyama-Szeto
  • Rev. Adam Taylor
The Global Scenario
3:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Presenter: Dr Ron Sider
● Discussants: Rep. Bob Inglis, Rev. Adam Taylor, Dr Ron Sider
● Moderator: Nikki Toyama‑Szeto

Bob Inglis
Executive Director republicEn.org
Dr. Ron Sider
Executive Director, Christians for Social Action
Nikki Toyama-Szeto
Executive Director Christians for Social Action
Rev. Adam Taylor
President of Sojourners
MCs for the day

Vincent Ombaka & Dr. Nelson Makanda

  • Dr. Vinoth Ramachandra
  • Prof. Bernard Boyo
Morning Plenary
8:30am - 10:30am

Morning Plenary Speaker: Dr Vinoth Ramachandra
● Respondent: Prof. Bernard Boyo

Dr. Vinoth Ramachandra
Secretary for Dialogue & Social Engagement, IFES
Prof. Bernard Boyo
Professor, Daystar University
  • Bernice W. Gachegu
  • Bishop Dr Geoffrey Kamau
  • Caren Wakoli
  • Prof. PLO Lumumba
  • Rev. Canon Sammy Wainaina
Thematic Session 2 - The Church as an Advocate
11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Presenter: The Very Rev. Canon Dr Sammy Wainaina
● Discussants: Bishop Dr Geoffrey Njuguna, Caren Wakoli, Prof P.L.O. Lumumba, The Very Rev. Canon Dr Sammy Wainaina
● Moderator: Bernice Gachegu

Bernice W. Gachegu
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Bishop Dr Geoffrey Kamau
Senior Pastor, Deliverance Church Langata
Caren Wakoli
Founder and Executive Director of ELF
Prof. PLO Lumumba
Advocate of the High Courts of Kenya and Tanganyika
Rev. Canon Sammy Wainaina
Provost, All Saints Cathedral Nairobi
  • Hon. Linah J. Kilimo, EGH
  • Hon. Patrick Mariru
  • Mr. Joe Ageyo
  • Ms. Suzanne Silantoi Lengewa
  • Prof. Hellen Sambili
  • Prof. Margaret J. Muthwii
Thematic Session 3 - The Church as a Participant
3:00 - 5:30pm

Main Presenter: Hon. Prof Helen Sambili
● Discussants: Prof Margaret Muthwii, Hon. Linah Jebii Kilimo, Hon Patrick Mariru, Ms Suzanne Silantoi Lengewa
● Moderator: Joe Ageyo

Hon. Linah J. Kilimo, EGH
CAS, Ministry of Public Service and Gender
Hon. Patrick Mariru
Member of Parliament Laikipia West
Mr. Joe Ageyo
Editorial Director, Royal Media Services
Ms. Suzanne Silantoi Lengewa
Public Policy Analyst
Prof. Hellen Sambili
Chancellor at Garissa University
Prof. Margaret J. Muthwii
Vice Chancellor PAC University
  • Joy Mdivo
  • Rev. Joseph Obwanda
MCs for the day

Rev. Joseph Obwanda & Joy Mdivo

Joy Mdivo
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Rev. Joseph Obwanda
  • H.E President Lazarus Chakwera
  • Rev. Calisto Odede
Morning Plenary
8:30am - 10:30am

Morning Main Speaker: H.E President Lazarus Chakwera
● Respondent: Bishop Calisto Odede

H.E President Lazarus Chakwera
President of the Republic of Malawi
Rev. Calisto Odede
Presiding Bishop of CITAM
  • Archbishop Anthony Muheria
  • Bishop Kepha Omae
  • Debarl Inea
  • Rt. Rev. COL (RTD) A. K. Rotich
Thematic Session 4 - The Church as a Mediator
11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Presenter: Archbishop Anthony Muheria
● Discussants: Bishop Kepha Omae, Bishop Alfred Rotich, Archbishop Anthony Muheria
● Moderator: Debarl Inea

Archbishop Anthony Muheria
Catholic Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Nyeri
Bishop Kepha Omae
Senior Pastor, RGC – Liberty Christian Centre
Debarl Inea
Communications Consultant
Rt. Rev. COL (RTD) A. K. Rotich
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kericho
  • Dr. David Oginde
  • Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS
  • Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui
  • Rt. Rev. Thegu Mutahi
Thematic Session 5 - The Church as a Custodian
3:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Presenter: Rt. Rev. Thegu Mutahi
● Discussants: Charles Kanjama, Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, Rev. Fr. Joseph Mutie, Rt. Rev Thegu Mutahi
● Moderator: Rev Edward Burii

Closing Session: What next: Action Plan? - Bishop Dr David Oginde

Dr. David Oginde
Bishop Emeritus, CITAM
Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS
CEO, Kenya Film Classification Board
Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui
General Secretary of the NCCK
Rt. Rev. Thegu Mutahi

Our Partners

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF)
National Cohesion and Integration Commission

Church & Politics Summit

The Church and Politics Summit is an initiative of the Kenya Church, and is run in conjunction with Hesabika Trust, Kenya Christians Professionals Forum and The Catalead.

This unique 3-day conference brings together leaders from both the Christian community and the political marketplace, and is designed to help the church set the agenda for engagement.

The Summit was subsidized heavily by its conference partners, and was provided as a FREE virtual event. We believe you had an awesome life changing experience and now welcome you to partner with us in supporting this agenda.

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Emerging Discussions

Watch & Listen to the Keynote Speeches
The Church as a Custodian <small class=[Rev. Thegu Mutahi]" class="img-responsive" srcset=" https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Rev-Thegu-370x222.jpg 1200w ,https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Rev-Thegu-640x384.jpg 767w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" >

The Church as a Custodian [Rev. Thegu Mutahi]

The call upon the church is to be the custodian of morals and the conscience of society. This means that the church has a missional responsibility...
  July 30, 2021
 1 comment
The Church as a Mediator <small class=[Archbishop Anthony Muheria]" class="img-responsive" srcset=" https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Archbishop-Muheria-370x222.jpg 1200w ,https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Archbishop-Muheria-640x384.jpg 767w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" >

The Church as a Mediator [Archbishop Anthony Muheria]

Mediation is much needed in our society today, so as to detoxify the environment and nurture better leadership...
  July 28, 2021
 0 comments
Intersection between Church and Politics <small class=[Rev. Calisto Odede]" class="img-responsive" srcset=" https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/df73d053-3785-b6a5-5036-7ab3d8853e1e-370x222.jpg 1200w ,https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/df73d053-3785-b6a5-5036-7ab3d8853e1e-640x384.jpg 767w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" >

Intersection between Church and Politics [Rev. Calisto Odede]

The call to politics is akin to a call-in church ministry. Christians called to serve are accountable to God and are therefore servants of the people of God..
  July 26, 2021
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The Responsibility We Carry <small class=[H.E. Dr. Lazarus Chakwera]" class="img-responsive" srcset=" https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Pres-Chakwere-370x222.jpg 1200w ,https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Pres-Chakwere-640x384.jpg 767w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" >

The Responsibility We Carry [H.E. Dr. Lazarus Chakwera]

Politics is a mission field like any other and Christians can go in as missionaries to expand the kingdom of God...
  July 23, 2021
 1 comment
The Church as a Participant <small class=[Prof. Hellen Sambili]" class="img-responsive" srcset=" https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Prof-Sambili-370x222.jpg 1200w ,https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Prof-Sambili-640x384.jpg 767w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" >

The Church as a Participant [Prof. Hellen Sambili]

The church cannot afford to opt out of politics. It is in politics that governments formulate policies for governance, make laws, distribute resources...
  July 21, 2021
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The Church as an Advocate <small class=[Rev. Dr. Sammy Wainaina]" class="img-responsive" srcset=" https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Provost-Wainana-1-370x222.jpg 1200w ,https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Provost-Wainana-1-640x384.jpg 767w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" >

The Church as an Advocate [Rev. Dr. Sammy Wainaina]

As an advocate for social justice and righteousness, the Church’s mandate is based on the call to emulate Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit...
  July 19, 2021
 1 comment
Introduction to Political Theology <small class=[Prof Bernard Boyo]" class="img-responsive" srcset=" https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Prof-Boyo-370x222.jpg 1200w ,https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Prof-Boyo-640x384.jpg 767w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" >

Introduction to Political Theology [Prof Bernard Boyo]

The theology of the Church will prompt Christians to be involved in socio-political issues while maintaining their Christian calling..
  July 16, 2021
 1 comment
The Rock on Which We Stand <small class=[Dr. Vinoth Ramachandra]" class="img-responsive" srcset=" https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dr-Vinoth-370x222.jpg 1200w ,https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dr-Vinoth-640x384.jpg 767w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" >

The Rock on Which We Stand [Dr. Vinoth Ramachandra]

Politics is much more than Government. It entails the whole of creation in which the Creator exercises his rule and reign...
  July 14, 2021
 4 comments
The Global Scenario – Lessons from the USA <small class=[Dr. Ron Sider]" class="img-responsive" srcset=" https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dr.-Ron-Sider-370x222.jpg 1200w ,https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dr.-Ron-Sider-640x384.jpg 767w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" >

The Global Scenario – Lessons from the USA [Dr. Ron Sider]

Christians subscribe to the teachings of Jesus Christ and our political norms should be based on Christian values and doctrine..
  July 12, 2021
 2 comments
The Church as a Citizen <small class=[Dr. Oliver Kisaka]" class="img-responsive" srcset=" https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dr-Kisaka-370x222.jpg 1200w ,https://churchandpolitics.hesabika.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dr-Kisaka-640x384.jpg 767w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" >

The Church as a Citizen [Dr. Oliver Kisaka]

The Church is a citizen since it is an assembly of members who are citizens. Being a citizen implies belonging, and sharing in the rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenry..
  July 9, 2021
 3 comments
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