Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) – previously Nairobi Pentecostal Church – NPC, launched an ambitious two-year fundraising campaign dubbed “Together in Generosity,” with a target of Ksh. 2.5 billion.
The funds are intended to cater for the purchase of parcels of land and the construction of permanent sanctuaries. The campaign was launched in April 2024.
“Help us raise Ksh 2.5 billion in two years to settle 24 assemblies by purchasing parcels of land and constructing permanent sanctuaries,” read a statement on CITAM’s website.
“Fill the pledge form today and together, let’s have 23 assemblies move to permanent buildings.”
CITAM Church’s 2-Year Campaign to Raise Ksh. 2.5 B
To give their pledges, individuals can log into the CITAM app, available on both Android and iOS, by searching for CITAM or CITAM Church, respectively.
Various modes of giving have been provided to accommodate different preferences, including MPESA as well as cheque payments.
Additional options include bank transfers, cash donations, and contributions in kind.
However, the drive has left some church members questioning the transparency and timing of the initiative, particularly given the current economic hardships faced by many.
One anonymous church member raised a serious concern, suggesting that the campaign could be a cover for money laundering activities.
The individual speculated that CITAM churches are being used to collect large sums—reportedly up to Ksh. 65 million per assembly—under the guise of building permanent structures.
“But in the face of economic hardship amongst members, ni kusomewa Kila Sunday about the slow pledge redemption. Parents are struggling with fees. I suspect the regime is about laundering cash through CITAM. Maybe I am wrong, but worth looking into,” the source said requesting anonymity.
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CITAM’s Financial Reports in 2023
The total income for CITAM by the end of 2023 was Ksh. 3,276,000,000.
This comprised Ksh. 2,312,000,000 from assemblies’ income, Ksh. 782 million from projects’ income, and Ksh. 182 million from outreach ministries’ income.
The income for the year 2023 increased by 13% (Ksh 387 million) up from Ksh. 2.89 billion in 2022 net of intra-ministry sales.
According to CITAM, this was attributed to the progressive economic recovery, and full lifting of COVID-19 restrictions hence resuming full operations in the business environment.
Assemblies’ income increased by 23% to Ksh. 2.312 billion up from Ksh 2.042 billion, with most of the Assemblies recording income growth in 2023 compared to 2022.
This was attributable to a significant increase in tithe and offerings, full-year performance for the new assemblies and strengthening of the USD to Ksh which was favourable for the international churches.
Business units’ income increased by 4% to Ksh. 782 million up from Ksh. 750 million in 2022.
This was due to increased sales in some business units (Kadolta, outfitters, business park, Kiserian farm and the increased pupil enrolment in Clay City and Rongai schools). However, the marginal growth of income was due to the decrease of schools’ academic terms from 4 in 2022 to 3 terms in 2023.
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Outreach ministries’ income increased by 70% to Ksh. 182 million up from Ksh 107 million in 2022. This is due to increased donations for donor-funded projects towards support of drought-stricken communities in Northern Kenya.
The Church’s Governance/Leadership
The governance structure of the church comprises of the Annual Delegates Conference (ADC), the Regional Annual General Meetings (RAGMs), the Deacon Board, the Council of Elders and the Legal Custody of Real Property.
The church also has the Management of CITAM’s Affairs which is executed under the supervision of the Presiding Bishop, who provides oversight to the church assemblies through the Senior Pastors and ministry coordinators.
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The Presiding Bishop also chairs the ADC and the RAGMs and supervises CITAM’s administration, including ministry operations and business unit management through the Director for Administration (DFA).
Rev. Dr. David Oginde, the current chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), is the former Presiding Bishop of Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM).
He took over the role in 2010 from Bishop Adoyo, who led the church from 1980 until his retirement when he handed over the leadership.
Bishop Oginde then handed over the ministry’s leadership baton to the current Presiding Bishop, Rev. Calisto Odede, in 2020.
What CITAM Church Owns
CITAM owns Hope Media which runs Hope TV and Hope FM and rental properties which generates extra income for the church.
In the 2023 report the church made Ksh 782 million from the properties.
They also own the Pan Africa Christian University a private Christian University located within the premises of CITAM Valley Road. They also have a branch on Thika Road.
Additionally, it has invested in hotels and resorts which appeared to be among their most profitable investments. They run among others the CITAM Kadolta resort located in Kiserian, Kajiado County.
The church runs CITAM Schools which has a presence in different towns across the country.
It has schools in Athi River, Buruburu, Eldoret, Ngong, Kisumu, Woodley, Clay City, Nakuru, Rongai and Kiserian.
CITAM has nearly 20 assemblies strategically located in Kenya. It also has a church in USA and Romania.
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