Kujenga Maisha East Africa (KUMEA)

Kujenga Maisha East Africa (KUMEA) was established and registered in Kenya in June 2010 as an NGO for the New Apostolic Church; East Africa District. It grew out of the Relief and humanitarian efforts of the church that had been going on for five years. HIV/AIDS, illiteracy and poor climatic conditions are major contributors to rural poverty in East Africa. KUMEA therefore feels duty bound to respond to the needs of these communities.

Although KUMEA is a Faith based NGO, it operates beyond the boundaries of the New Apostolic church. It brings together people of all faiths and persuasions without discrimination. KUMEA seeks to improve the living conditions of vulnerable members of the community through developmental activities. It is a vehicle through which an organization or individual can contribute towards sustainable development in the communities of East Africa. The Objectives of KUMEA are:-

Enhancing agricultural crop and animal yield through modern, innovative, cost effective and efficient farming techniques and improving sanitation

Employing agricultural extension officers to train adult Kenyans in modern farming techniques and assisting them acquire managerial skills;

Drilling boreholes and erecting water catchments reservoirs

Distributing farm implements free or at subsidized cost to individual or collective members of the beneficiary communities, and actively initiating or participating in activities and projects aimed at economic empowerment of the people within the organisation’s sphere of operation.

Engaging members and the general public in environmental conservation efforts and sensitization.

CORE VALUES

Our culture and operational environment is governed by a set of guiding principles which reflect the overall philosophy of KUMEA in setting ethical and professional standards.

Integrity We shall conduct our affairs with utmost honesty.

Transparency We shall conduct our affairs with high level of transparency.

Accountability We shall be accountable to all our stakeholders.

Calling We shall demonstrate our affairs as demonstration of calling by Christ to the Ministry.

Stewardship We shall conduct our affairs with highest degree of good stewardship of resources available to us.

Boad of directors

KUMEA currently has 6 board members and 4 permanent staff based in Nairobi. The board oversees the running of the organization. Community Liaison officers are volunteers appointed to a project for a fixed duration and are responsible for coordinating the activities of common Interest groups (CIGs) and reporting to the secretariat. They are not paid and they work closely with Kumea’s regional committees.

Different faiths, common action.