1. Introducing KCPF 2. Key Business Areas 3. KCPF Committees 4. Upcoming Events 5. Address and Contacts

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2 1. Introducing KCPF 2. Key Business Areas 3. KCPF Committees 4. Upcoming Events 5. Address and Contacts

3 The Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) is a group of Christian professionals from various denominations sharing common values on Life, Family, Religion and Governance; which are our pillars. Our major partners : Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) KCPF is guided by the words of Jesus in John 17:21, That all may one. Just as Jesus asked the Father to unite the believers, we endeavour to unite Christians from different denominations and professions.

4 VISION A society that respects Life, Family, Religion, Education, Social Justice and Good Governance. MISSION To provide professional support in the development of a social and legal environment that promotes biblical values in Kenya and beyond. VALUES Accountability Professionalism Courage Integrity Stewardship

5 1. Advocacy 2. Research 3. Partnerships 4. Witnessing

6 RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY

7 Enriching the Legislation and Policy Development: Family Laws: Significant contribution to the development of the Marriage Act 2014, Children s Act, Protection Against Domestic violence Act 2015, Matrimonial Property Act 2013, Bills: Invitro Fertilization Bill, The Reproductive Health Bill 2015 and the Nairobi City County Early Education Bill 2017 among others. Policies: National Family Promotion and Protection Policy, Reproductive Health Guidelines, Community Development Policy Articulation of the Christian position on matters of National interest: Interrogative consultative discussions and sensitization around the proposed Comprehensive Sexuality Education (The World Starts with Me) with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD),UNFPA and other stakeholders. Litigation: Enjoinment in the case against FIDA where FIDA was seeking for the legislation of Abortion in cases of rape, Babe A Case(exposure to victims in court in cases of Rape), Ian Castle Man Case, Audrey case among others. Enriched the Curriculum Reform Active involvement in various stakeholder engagements that include Faith Based organizations, legislators and other professional associations : Consultation with Christians to review the Church Regulation Bill and are now developing a Freedom of Worship Bill.

8 Responding to Contemporary issues: Advice to the ACK Church to bar the launch of a book: The quest for human dignity in the ethics of pregnancy termination that presented relativistic approach on Prolife issues Responded to the article on Cover page of Daily Nation18/04/2017 and pg. 4 on Teens & sexuality Sensitization on Atheism, LGBT, while offering value based alternatives like Life Skills KCPF participated in the review of the Legislative proposal for film and stage plays act CAP 222 organized by Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB). Promoting appropriate/implicit Media Content Wrote to Kenya Film Classification Board to probe the Citizen TV to stop airing the KUWA TRUE Condom advert

9 Ministry of East Africa Affairs, Labour & Social Protection Nairobi City County Government to promote and influence good governance World Congress of Families Family Watch International Developing Programmes in line with the KCPF pillars: Life, Family, Education, Religion and Governance and Social justice. This will enable KCPF to impact the society through advocacy and other interventions KCPF is open to partner with organizations that promote the same interests

10 Education(to be incorporated in the coming Strategic Plan )

11 KCPF aims to promote implementation of article 26 of the Constitution of Kenya. We seek to promote a culture of Life, by sensitizing people on the sacredness of Life and the need to promote it and protect it from Conception to Natural Death. We have been able to influence preservation of life by being positively involved in the formulation of the following cases and policies: The Invitro Fertilization Bill Reproductive Health bill 2015 The FIDA Abortion Case The committee, in collaboration with other prolife organizations is working on the Call Centre project which shall provide psycho social support The Committee is also working on other programmes that seek to promote and preserve the dignity of human life The Life Concert, 2 nd December 2017 Training on the Human Life Cycle manual to create an understanding on the need to promote and preserve life from conception to natural death

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13 The Family committee seeks to protect the Family from policies, legislation or onslaughts that would undermine it. It was created to facilitate article 45 of the Kenya Constitution which states that Family is the basic and fundamental unit of society. Every year, the Family committee holds the National Family Conference and other programs together with partnering organizations to address various issues that affect the family. This years conference s theme was One Family, One Nation. The committee is planning to host International Family Conference in 2018 Inclusion for Children Living with Disabilities In collaboration with other stakeholders, the committee is working on a project that will promote the rights of the Children Living with Disabilities and protect them from any vices that undermine and discriminate them or deny them the right to life

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15 The Christian professionals are critically needed in the dispensation of legal and social framework of our society. Article 43 of the Constitution of Kenya enriches Social and economic rights, including the right to education. Details on the protection of the human person during childhood are spelt out in article 53. By anchoring itself in the available constitutional frameworks, this Committee will claim and develop its space as a formidable agent of social transformation from the perspective the Christian faith in modern society. In promoting access to education for all as stipulated in the constitution of Kenya 2010, articles 43 & 53, the Education committee is working with key stakeholders in the education system to ensure that e-learning is available to all without discrimination, even to the informal schools. The committee developed an initiative, Elimika Ujiinue which seeks to empower the citizens through Peace as a function of Education. Empowered citizens who know their rights, the law and the responsibility of the public service will be an asset to the nation. This will majorly focus on articles 10, 75, 174 and 175, 232, chapter 4 and Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya.

16 This promotes and protects the Religious Freedom, with reference to article 32 of the constitution, and promotes Christian Unity. Organizes Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast annually to bring together Christian Professionals for a Corporate prayer Held Atheism, Cults & Christian Response Seminar to create awareness on the contemporary issues Supported Christians to review the Church Regulation Bill and are now developing a Freedom of Worship Bill Developing code of ethics, directed by God s word for the churches to adopt Developing a standard constitution that can be available for churches seeking registration and those in existence Seeks to continually support the church to understand legal issues and to address matters affecting religious freedom Lead in prayer and devotion within KCPF Currently developing a programme to support the Church in the Northern Kenya

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18 The committee promotes the implementation of Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity and article 10 on National Values of the Constitution of Kenya. The committee has annually organized Utumishi Bora Awards which aims to recognize and celebrate Christian Professionals who have exemplary served the society and impacted positively. Planning Utumishi Bora Awards 2017 Senators Debate Prior to the General Elections, there were various debates that sought to create awareness on the agenda of the aspirants to the public. There was a Senators debate at Daystar University which was organized in partnership with organizations that promote good governance and leadership, KCPF was involved in this and had representation among the audience. The committee is developing Oath of Office booklet and a programme to train and create awareness on the same

19 UTUMISHI BORA AWARDS

20 COMING UP ANGAZA FUNDRAISER DINNER Venue: Sarova Panafric Hotel Date: Saturday, 4 th November 2017 Time: 6.00PM-9.00PM Ticket: Ksh. 10,000-Individual Purpose to Attend & Support {Support Angaza Campaign to Empower KCPF to Serve the Society Effectively}

21 MEMBERSHIP FEE & PAYMENT DETAILS Students: 500 for Registration and 1500 annual Subscription Individuals: 1500 for Registration and 5,000 annual subscription Corporate : 5,000 -Registration and 20,000 annual subscription Bank Details: Cooperative Bank Nairobi Business Centre Branch Ac Cheques payable to: Kenya Christian Professionals Forum MPESA Paybill: Account: Membership or Subscription

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