We held a successful 6th Regional Annual General Meeting (RAGM) in Western Region on 29th March 2025 at CITAM Kisumu. Key issues regarding the region, led by Rev. Geoffrey Ong’ondo the Regional Overseer, were discussed by the members and resolutions made. We praise God for the key milestones achieved and the renewed energy to walk in step with the Spirit in 2025.   This was the 6th RAGM since the regional meetings were started in 2020. The Southern Region follows on 5th April 2025 at CITAM Karen and Northern Region 12th April 2025 at CITAM Valley Road.

It was a momentous service in CITAM Kisumu when they celebrated their 25th anniversary on Sunday, 9th February 2025. Present during the beautiful service was Rev. Calisto Odede, (the Presiding Bishop), Rev. Justus Mugambi (the Deputy Bishop), Rev. Ken Isige (Director for Administration), Members of the Council of Elders, Deacon Board, The trustees, Bishop Emeritus Bonfes Adoyo among others. To tell the story of the assembly’s epic journey were the former Senior pastors led by the current one, Rev. Geoffrey Ong’ondo. The pioneer Lead Pastor, Rev. Martin Mbandu was glad to celebrate what the Lord had done. Speaking on the theme, “Charged to Move On,” drawn from Numbers 9:23, Bishop Odede challenged the members to move forward and advance. We congratulate CITAM Kisumu for being 25.

The Sunday of 13th October 2024 will remain etched in the hearts of CITAM Woodley’s congregants, led by Rev. Juliet Mahugu ( The Senior Pastor), when they celebrated the 30th anniversary since the establishment of the assembly. The occasion, which was graced by Rev. Calisto Odede, the Presiding Bishop among key leaders of CITAM including the members of Council of Elders and the Deacon Board, was momentous in reminiscing how the epic journey had been. CITAM Woodley was planted because Valley Road assembly had become quite crowded then and the leadership felt the need to establish another assembly in the city to manage the congregation. NPC (as was named then) was mandated to open 15 branches in an AGM held on June 28th 1993. In that meeting, NPC Valley Road would be known as NPC Central and other branches to be opened would adopt compass directions of the city i.e. NPC West, NPC East, NPC South etc. with Woodley named NPC West. Pastor Fred Kilonzo was appointed as the first Senior Pastor of NPC West on May 22nd, 1994, and with about 100-150 members, the assembly began. Today the assembly has about 3,000 congregants. Going forward, CITAM Woodley is looking at growing more by reaching out to the growing neighborhood around Woodley, Jamhuri, Kilimani, Ngong Road, and Lavington. Congratulations CITAM Woodley.

We held a successful “Send Me” 2024 Missions’ Conference, organized by CITAM and her partners/ collaborators at CITAM Karen from 3rd to 6th September 2024. This was an attempt to bridge the gap in terms of challenging both the Church in Kenya and para-church organizations (ministries) to take seriously the aspect of missions’ mobilization as well as missionary sending across the globe. The conference was drawn from Isaiah 6:8 and correctly titled, “Lord, Send Me”. Plenary speakers were Bishop Calisto Odede, Dr Julisa Rowe, Rev Dr Stephen Mbogo, Rev Kwame Rubadiri, Rev Dr Sam Owusu, Dr Florence Muindi, Brother A. Walalo  and Pastor Simon Kande. Besides we had many workshops and exhibitions where the delegates had to time to engage with specific missions organizations. The planning committee which comprised of staff was led by Rev. Elias Githuka ( Head of Missions) and Rev. Kwame Rubadiri( Head of CED and Digital Ministry). The conference targeted people beyond CITAM who came from other churches. We also invited other partners to collaborate with us. They included The Co-operative Bank, MAF, African Ministries Diaspora, ICC, CRU, Pioneers Africa, Life Challenge, FOCUS Kenya, Creating Understanding International, Alpha, #NoPlaceLeft Live among others. We pray and desire to see as many that attended and made a commitment to engage in God’s mission all over the world being used of God wherever God will lead them. The Missions department has put plans for intensive follow up.

CITAM Karen was a flurry of activity from 6th to 9th June 2024 demonstrating the true meaning of a business conference and expo. When opening the conference, which had attracted participants and exhibitors from not only Kenya but beyond,  Hon. Rebecca Miano, EGH, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry was elated by what CITAM was doing in promoting business and trade. “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are a key pillar of Kenya Kwanza administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda” CS Miano reiterated. “My Ministry’s goal is to double the export contribution to GDP to 20% by 2027 and boost domestic trade’s GDP contribution by 5%.” She expressed her joy of joining the CITAM fraternity at the 5th Business Conference and Expo that supports regional entrepreneurs to scale up their business and encourage local production.”  The CS encouraged the participants to leverage on Kenya’s bilateral engagements led by H.E. President William Ruto that had unlocked new market opportunities, introduced new export product lines and reduced tariff and non-tariff barriers. Speaking during the conference, Rev. Calisto Odede, the Presiding Bishop, welcomed the participants to the 5th CBF conference whose theme was, “Breaking the Limits.”  The Bishop noted, “This conference is more than an event, it is a divine appointment where we align our businesses with God’s purpose and power.” He urged the attendees to embrace the season of breaking the limits with faith and determination. “Let us commit to seeking God’s wisdom, building strong networks, and supporting one another in our endeavours,” Bishop Odede reiterated. David Tanki, the Chairman of CBF was joyful for what God had done in the last 4 years. “The future is incredibly promising for CBF as we continue to solidify our operations and expand our reach,” Elder Tanki was glad to observe. Rev. Dr. Jacob Kimathi, the CBF Patron was elated by the support they received from sponsors and partners. He thanked all the people and companies that participated. “With more than 300 exhibitors, thousands of delegates from the region and beyond, with more and more corporates competing for visibility and a faculty of great preachers and movers in the marketplace shows how big CBF has become,” Rev. Kimathi said. The delegates left the conference poised to break their limits in the marketplace for the glory of God.