The National Stakeholders’ Forum Begins with Interfaith Solidarity

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  The Kenya Religious Leaders Forum, comprising the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), and the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), officially opened the National Stakeholders’ Forum 2026 with a strong call for unity, peace, and accountability in governance.
        
Delegates including religious leaders during the National Stakeholders' Forum 
      
     Key Messages from Day One
•Faith leaders’ unity: The joint convening underscored the importance of interfaith collaboration in safeguarding Kenya’s democracy and social cohesion.
•Governance and accountability: Speakers emphasized the need for transparent leadership and urged institutions to uphold integrity in public service.
•Peace and inclusivity: Calls were made for all communities to embrace dialogue and reject divisive politics, with religious leaders positioning themselves as mediators in national discourse.
•National values: The forum highlighted the role of moral and ethical principles in shaping Kenya’s future, stressing that faith-based organizations must remain custodians of these values.
           Significance
  Day one set the tone for the two-day forum, establishing a platform where diverse stakeholders could deliberate on Kenya’s pressing challenges. The presence of leaders from Christian and Muslim communities symbolized a united front against polarization, reinforcing the message that Kenya’s stability depends on collective responsibility.
   This opening day demonstrated that the National Stakeholders’ Forum 2026 is not just a religious gathering, but a national dialogue space aimed at strengthening democracy, fostering peace, and ensuring that Kenya’s leadership remains accountable to its people.

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