Catholic Justice and Peace Department - Diocese of Kakamega

Catholic Justice and Peace Department - Diocese of Kakamega Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Activity Update || Catholic Justice and Peace Department - Diocese of Kakamega Participates in AI for Resource Mobiliza...
28/08/2026

Activity Update || Catholic Justice and Peace Department - Diocese of Kakamega Participates in AI for Resource Mobilization Training || 28-08-2026

The Catholic Justice and Peace Department (CJPD)-Diocese of Kakamega, took part in a four-day capacity-building training on “The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Resource Mobilization,” held from 24th to 27th August 2026 at Zamar Springs, Machakos.

The Department was represented by its Environment Project Officer, Vincent Sh*tsama.

The training, organized by RESMOB Solutions, focused on equipping participants with practical skills to harness Artificial Intelligence in modern resource mobilization, including donor research and mapping, identification of funding opportunities, proposal and concept note development, donor engagement, data analysis, and fundraising strategy.

The participation of CJPD Kakamega reflects the Department’s commitment to embracing innovation, digital tools, and emerging technologies to strengthen its programmes, improve resource mobilization, and enhance its impact in serving communities and promoting sustainable development.

Through such capacity-building opportunities, the Department continues to strengthen its ability to develop competitive proposals, engage partners and donors effectively, and mobilize resources for initiatives that advance justice, peace, environmental stewardship, and community development.

Investing in knowledge. Embracing innovation. Strengthening our impact.

Activity Update || Education Fund Ordinary Beneficiaries Meeting || Ongoing College Students || 07-07-2026At the Catholi...
07/07/2026

Activity Update || Education Fund Ordinary Beneficiaries Meeting || Ongoing College Students || 07-07-2026

At the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega, the Education Fund beneficiaries gathered today at the Diocesan Secretariat to renew their commitment to growth and responsibility.

The meeting emphasized steady academic progress, active faith participation, respect for family responsibility, and living with moral integrity. Students were reminded to be role models in conduct, uphold dignity, and remain accountable for the support they receive.

A key update was shared: the funding model will now strictly cover school fees, encouraging responsible planning and accountability in personal needs.

This gathering reaffirmed the vision of nurturing faithful, disciplined, and academically excellent leaders for the future.

Activity Update || Environment Program || Research Interview Study || 06-07-2026The Catholic Justice and Peace Departmen...
06/07/2026

Activity Update || Environment Program || Research Interview Study || 06-07-2026

The Catholic Justice and Peace Department - Diocese of Kakamega was involved in a research interview study. Taking part in the interview was Vincent Sh*tsama, Environment Project Officer at the Catholic Justice and Peace Department. The interview was conducted by Albert Otieno, Research Assistant to Aineah Omondi, a postgraduate fellow with the GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme (GRÓ LRT) in Iceland under UNESCO. The discussion focused on the socio-economic barriers to ecological restoration in the Maragoli Hills Forest. Insights shared will contribute to a policy brief aimed at shaping stronger restoration strategies in Vihiga County and across Kenya. This collaboration underscores the vital role of faith-based organizations, community leadership, and research partnerships in driving sustainable environmental change. Together, we are building a future where restoring nature means restoring livelihoods.

Activity Update || Environment Program || Meeting with Equity Group Foundation (EGF) || 02-07-2026Earlier today, we host...
02/07/2026

Activity Update || Environment Program || Meeting with Equity Group Foundation (EGF) || 02-07-2026

Earlier today, we hosted Equity Group Foundation (EGF) at the Diocesan Secretariat Offices. The deliberations were centred on a collaborative framework between the two institutions on the environmental front. The department remains open to partnerships, which align with the social teachings of the church and advance her mandate on social concerns. CJPD Kakamega continues to reassert its position as a leading agency on environmental peacebuilding, restoration, and governance both within and around the region.

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Activity Update || Environment Program || The 3rd Maragoli Hills Ecosystem Restoration Conference (MaraHillEReC) 2026 ||...
30/06/2026

Activity Update || Environment Program || The 3rd Maragoli Hills Ecosystem Restoration Conference (MaraHillEReC) 2026 || 26-06-2026

Hosted at Friends Primary School Ideleri, in South Maragoli Location, within Vihiga County; the Maragoli Hills Conference 2026 was marked on the 26th day of June in the year of the Lord-on the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi.

Spearheaded by faith leaders and institutions, conference themed "Restoring Maragoli Hills Ecosystem Through Collaborative Faith-driven Agroecology and Climate Action," it brought together diverse stakeholders across different spaces ranging from local community groups and farmers, to youth organisations and schools, upto government agencies (including National and County Governments), to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Private sector, to Researchers and academia, right to Development partners and donors, and to members of the fourth estate.

The conference format embraced a hybrid approach encompassing five thematic presentations (Agroecology, Green Economy, and Food Systems || Faith and Environmental Stewardship || Collaborative Climate Action, Entrepreneurship and Resilience || Community-Led Restoration || and Youth et Innovation), Interactive dialogue with participants, adoption of resolutions, and way forward.

Gracing the conference was His Lordship Rt. Rev. Joseph Obanyi Sagwe, the Bishop of Kakamega who was flanked by the Diocesan Curia, including the Vicar General Very Rev. Fr. Vincent Mukokho, Diocesan Chancellor Rev. Fr. Carlos Tindi, Eregi Deanery clergy led by the Dean Rev. Fr. Alfred Ndalwala, CJPD Coordinator Rev. Fr. Boniface Mmbwanga, Assistant coordinator Rev. Fr. Shikoli Desterious Augustomay, Diocesan Environment Project Officer Vincent Sh*tsama, Maria Gabriela Costa Garcia and CJPD Staff, CJPD Executive cm commissioners and Secretariat Staff. Joining the Bishop for the occassion was the County Government of Vihiga Department of Environment Chief Officer Dr. Richard Boiyo, who was accompanoed bu the Director Environment Mrs. Aquila Lwanga, amongst other county line department officers.

We remain open to partnerships, which will advance and beef up our interventions around Maragoli Hills Ecosystem Restoration.

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Activity Update || Environment Program || Diocesan Environment Month Parish Environment Build-Up Activities || Sacred H...
24/06/2026

Activity Update || Environment Program || Diocesan Environment Month Parish Environment Build-Up Activities || Sacred Heart Parish Mukumu

Smaller acts, with magnitude impacts. Mukumu parish CJPD commissioners joined others in cleaning the parish compound.

Such acts are small and are encouraged as they advocate for behaviour change.

Activity Update || Structural Strengthening Program || CJPD Formation Kholera Zone || Mumias ZoneAs part of enabling str...
24/06/2026

Activity Update || Structural Strengthening Program || CJPD Formation Kholera Zone || Mumias Zone

As part of enabling structural functionality across the department im the diocese, we recently conducted formation of commissioners of Kholera Zone of Holy Spirit Parish Bulimbo.

Formation of our commissioners continues to be a key rooting factor of the department.

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