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Religious leaders from Kitui County have pledged to take a frontline role in building community resilience against climate change, following a high-level forum hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Kitui – Building Community Resilience Against Climate Change Project held at Kitui Pastoral Centre Conference in Kitui Town.
The forum, which drew together clergy from different denominations, sought to strengthen interfaith collaboration in tackling the pressing challenges of climate change and advancing climate justice. Organizers emphasized that faith leaders have a unique position in society to influence community behavior and policy direction.
Speaking during the event, the facilitator Kennedy Mutisya highlighted that the clergy were brought on board because of their moral authority, deep community influence, stewardship mandate, ability to bridge science and faith, and their capacity for policy advocacy.
The forum also introduced religious leaders to the County Budget Making process, a critical step in enabling them to engage effectively in climate-related policy advocacy. Participants further explored tools and strategies to build stronger interfaith networks that can advance sustainable development and resilience at the grassroots level.
Nicholas Mwandikwa the Project Officer underscored the importance of clergy involvement in climate action. SpeakingLower Eastern Digital Media after the Event, Mwandikwa said the initiative is Sponsored by Christian Aid our donor not only to side awareness but also to equip faith leaders with practical skills the initiative is designed not only to raise awareness but also to equip faith leaders with practical skills to engage their congregations and influence government policy.
“The church and other faith institutions have unmatched influence in shaping community behavior and mobilizing people towards noble causes. By bringing them into the climate change conversation, we are bridging science, faith, and policy in a way that can deliver real results for our people,” said Mwandikwa.
The Kitui Interfaith Forum reaffirmed its commitment to continue promoting unity among different faiths in addressing climate change, noting that a joint approach can accelerate both community awareness and sustainable policy reforms in Kitui County.
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