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THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EAST AFRICA

PROCEEDINGS OF THE TWENTY SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HELD AT ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, NAIROBI

FROM

9TH – 14TH APRIL, 2018 .

Theme: “….Let us be Vessels of honour…” 2nd Timothy 2:21

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THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EAST AFRICA TWENTY SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HELD AT ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH,

NAIROBI ON 9TH – 14TH APRIL, 2018 COMMITTEES DOCUMENT NO.

Moderator’s Report 1 Report of the Secretary General 2 Report of the Clerks of Assembly 3 Report of the Children Ministry 4 Report of the Training & Personnel Dev. Committee 5 Report of the Mission &Board for Social Responsibility 6 Report of the Central Youth Committee 7 Report of the Central Woman’s Guild 8 Report of the Finance Committee 9 Report of the Communication Department 10 Report of the Appointments’ Committee 11 Report of the Presbyterian Foundation 12 Report of the Health Board 13 Report of the Presbyterian Church Men’s Fellowship 14 Report of the Christian Education Department 15 Reports from the Presbyteries:- 16 Presbytery Page 16A Aberdare 1 - 11 16B Chogoria Central 12 – 22 16C Chogoria North 23 - 29 16D Chogoria South 30 - 40 16E Chogoria West 41 - 63 16F Chuka 64 - 70 16G Eldoret 71 - 76 16H Githunguri 77 - 99 16I Imenti Central 100 – 112 16J Imenti South 113 – 124 16K Iria-ini 125 – 133 16L Kambui 134 – 152 16M Kiamathare 153 – 167 16N Kiambu 168 – 177 16O Kieni West 178 – 193 16P Kiganjo 194 – 204 16Q Kihumbuini 205 – 219 16R Kikuyu 220 – 235 16S Kirimara East 236 – 246 16T Kirimara West 247 – 262 16U Laikipia 263 – 275 16V Limuru 276 – 282 16W Magumoni 283 – 292

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16X Milimani North 293 – 322 16Y Milimani South 323 – 344 16Z Muguga 345 - 354 16AA Mukurweini 355 – 366 16AB Muranga 367 – 377 16AC Nairobi Central 378 – 398 16AD Nairobi East 399 – 414 16AE Nairobi North 415 – 436 16AF Nakuru East 437 – 545 16AG Ngecha 455 – 476 16AH Njoro 477 – 482 16AI Nyandarua 483 – 493 16AJ Nyeri 494 – 514 16AK Nyeri Hills 515 – 531 16AL Othaya 532 – 539 16AM Pwani 540 – 551 16AN Ruiru 552 – 565 16AO Rungiri 566 – 575 16AP Thika 576 – 589 16AQ Thiririka 590 – 600 16AR Tumutumu 601 – 607 16AS Western 608 – 620 16AT Kajiado 621 – 634 16AU Ndaragwa 635 – 648 16AV Ngong Hills 649 – 659 16AW Nanyuki 660 – 665 16AX Elburgon 666 – 675 16AY Gatundu 676 – 694 16AZ Imenti North 695 – 707 16BA Komothai 708 – 719 16BB Lari 720 – 726 16BC Nakuru West 727 – 734 16BD Tanzania Mission 735 - 740

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ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

ASSEMBLY DAILY SCHEDULE – 11TH – 14TH APRIL, 2018 8.00 a.m. All to be seated in the Hall 8.00 a.m. - 8.30 a.m. Praise & Worship 8.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m. Bible Study 9.05 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Plenary Session 10.35 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Tea Break 11.05 a.m. - 12.50 a.m. Plenary Session 12.55 p.m. - 2.15 p.m. Lunch Break 2.20 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. Quiet Time 2.35 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. Plenary Session 4.35 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Tea Break 5.05 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Free Time/Adhoc Committees 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Supper 8.35 p.m. - 9.15 p.m. Fellowship/Prayers 1

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22ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY THEME

“….Let us Be Vessels

of honour…” 2nd Timothy 2:21

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EAST AFRICA 22nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY- 2018 PROGRAMME

REPORTING DAY – MONDAY –9TH APRIL, 2018

3.00 P.M. – 5.00 P.M. - Reporting and Registration at the State House Girls High School

OPENING DAY PROGRAMME - TUESDAY - 10TH APRIL, 2018

8.30 a.m. - All Commissioners meet at St. Andrew’s Church Hall (All Ministers in robes for the Opening Session) 8.45 a.m. - Congregation to be seated in the Church 8.50 a.m. - Commissioners to proceed to the Church 9.00 – 9.40 a.m. - Divine Service by the 21st General Assembly Moderator 9.50 – 10.15 a.m. - Short Break – Brigade Parade 10.30 a.m. ASSEMBLY OPENING SESSION

1. a) Constituting the General Assembly

b) Roll of Commissioners by the Deputy Principal Clerk

c) Confirmation of 21st General Assembly Minute Books - G.A. 2015, 2016 & 2017 G.A.C Minutes

d) De-mission of Office by Retiring Moderator – Address

2. The Principal Clerk reports on the proceedings of the Business Committee on

Nominations.

3. Election and Installation of the Moderator of the 22nd General Assembly 4. Appointment of the Principal and Deputy Clerk of the Assembly

5. Election and Installation of the Honorary Treasurer

6. Adoption of Standing Orders

7. Approval of the Agenda 8. Appointment of Adhoc Committees:-

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a) Worship b) Press and Information c) Hospitality d) Message to Congregation e) Resolution of Thanks

9. Greetings from invited Guests, Churches, Organizations and individuals.

10. State Guest 11. Choir - Presbyterian University of East Africa

1.30 p.m. Lunch break 2.20 p.m. FIRST BUSINESS SESSION

a) Prayers b) Choir - Makongeni Parish c) Presentation of newly ordained Ministers. d) Presentation of Theological Students. e) Presentation of new members of staff. f) Report of the Moderator g) Report of the Secretary General. h) Report of the Clerks of Assembly.

` WEDNESDAY – 11TH APRIL, 2018 8.00 a.m. - Bible Study. (Main Sanctuary) 8.30 a.m. - Celebration of Holy Communion (All Presbytery Moderators to robe)

- Memorial Service for the Deceased Ministers and Elders. (Main Sanctuary) SECOND BUSINESS SESSION

a) Opening Hymn b) Prayers c) Choir - Maua Parish d) Tabling of Business Committee, Standing Committees and Presbyteries’ Minutes

Books. e) Report of the Health Board. f) Report of the Finance Committee

THIRD BUSINESS SESSION

a) Choir - Kayole Parish b) Report of the Woman’s Guild. c) Report of the Youth.

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d) Report of the Training Personnel & Development e) Report of the Presbyterian Church Men's Fellowship f) Report of Communication Department

FOURTH BUSINESS SESSION

a) Report of the Appointments’ Committee b) Report of the Mission and Board for Social Responsibility Committee c) Report of the Presbyterian Foundation d) Report of the Christian Education e) Report of the Children Ministry

THURSDAY - 12TH APRIL, 2018 FIFTH BUSINESS SESSION

a) Bible Study (Main Sanctuary) b) Choir - Meru Town Church c) Research Papers d) Choir – Githima Parish e) Message to Congregations - First draft f) Press Statement – First Draft g) Moderator’s Resolution – First Draft h) Nairobi Region Night

FRIDAY – 13TH APRIL, 2018 SIXTH BUSINESS SESSION

a) Bible Study (Main Sanctuary) b) Choir - Nanyuki Parish c) Message to Congregations – Second Draft d) Press Statement – Second Draft e) Moderator’s Resolution – Second Draft f) Moderator’s word of wisdom to the Commissioners. g) Resolution of Thanks h) Any unfinished business.

SATURDAY – 14TH APRIL, 2018 SEVENTH BUSINESS SESSION

a) Bible Study (Main Sanctuary) b) Launching of Book(s) c) Commissioning of the 22nd General Assembly – GAC members

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d) Commissioning of 22nd General Assembly Business Committee members e) Choir - Iria-ini Presbytery f) Presentation of Finance Committee Trophies g) Any unfinished business h) Moderatorial Trophy i) Vote of Thanks j) Date of the 1st General Administration Committee of the 21st General Assembly &

Hosting Region k) Closing Worship l) All Commissioners and Delegates to leave

N.B. CLOSING WORSHIP is an integral and important part of the Assembly and all Commissioners are kindly requested to remain until this act of worship is over.

PRAISE THE NAME OF THE LORD

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21ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

1. Rt. Rev. Julius G. Mwamba - Chairman

2. Rev. Peter Kaniah - Secretary

3. Rev. Alfred Kanga - Deputy Secretary General

4. Mr. Amon Nderi - Hon. Treasurer

5. Mr. Daniel Waithima Kibirii - Incoming Hon. Treasurer

6. Very Rev Dr. George Wanjau - Past Moderator

7. Very Rev. Dr. Jesse Kamau - Past Moderator

8. Very Rev. David Gathanju - Past Moderator

9. Rev. Nancy Kamau - Kihumbuini Presbytery

10. Rev. Samuel Kimani - Gatundu “

11. Rev. Robert Mbugua - Kikuyu “

12. Rev. Geoffrey Ngari Hiuhu - Kiamathare “

13. Rev. Samuel Mwangi Muritu - Githunguri “

14. Mr. Samuel Githongo - Thiririka “

15. Rev. Hiram Githaiga - Ngecha “

16. Mr. Stephen Githitu - Rungiri “

17. Rev. Harrison Murunga - Muguga “

18. Mr. Michael K. Kamone - Lari “

19. Mr. Wilfred Rwiga - Thika “

20. Mr. Paul Boro - Kiambu “

21. Rev. Peter K. Mwaura - Ruiru “

22. Rev. James Kimathi - Imenti North “

23. Rev. Edward Kimathi - Chogoria South “

24. Rev. Patrick Micheni - Chogoria Central “

25. Mrs. Rose Watiri Kaaria - Imenti South “

26. Rev. David Ngigi Mburu - Chuka “

27. Rev. Geoffrey Mwihandi - Chogoria North “

28. Dr. Duncan Rucha - Chogoria West “

29. Rev. David M. Gichuki - Imenti Central “

30. Mr. Gibson Mugendi - Magumoni “

31. Rev. John Muhinyia - Kirimara East “

32. Mr. Stephen Mathenge - Nyeri Hill “

33. Mr. Dadson Gikonyo - Tumutumu “

34. Mr. Robert M. Muiruri - Kirimara West “

35. Rev. Simon Waweru Njoroge - Mukurwe-ini “

36. Rev. Henry Lubonga Shitseswa - Nyeri “

37. Rev. Cyrus Mwaniki - Kieni West “

38. Rev. Moses Njuguna - Kiganjo “

39. Dr. Joram Kagombe - Nairobi North “

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40. Rev. James Njue - Nairobi Central “

41. Mr. Henry Rugendo - Ngong Hills Presbytery

42. Rev. Festus K. Gitonga - Kajiado “

43. Rev. Jesse Munyoroku - Pwani “

44. Rev. Dr. John Gicheru - Milimani South “

45. Mrs. Winnie Muiruri - Nairobi East “

46. Rev. Frankline Msamila - Tanzania Mission “

47. Mr. Kamau Mugenda - Milimani North “

48. Mr. Josephat K. Nduru - Nyandarua “

49. Rev. Lucas Murigu - Aberdare “

50. Mr. John K. Ngera - Laikipia “

51. Rev. Samuel Kariuki - Elburgon “

52. Rev. Patrick Kimathi - Ndaragwa “

53. Mrs. Millicent W. Githaiga - Njoro “

54. Mr. John Kamau - Nakuru East “

55. Mr. James Mwaniki - Iria-ini “

56. Rev. Moses Kirimi - Western “

57. Rev. George K. Wamani - Nakuru West “

58. Mr. Apollo Kimani - Eldoret “

59. Mr. Joseph N. Kimondo - Limuru “

60. Eng. Joseph Githinji - Co-opted

61. Dr. Stephen N. Njogu - “

62. Mrs. Elizabeth Mbugua - “

63. Mr. Paul Boro - “

64. Hon. Clement Wambugu - “

65. Mr. Livingstone Murage - “

CHAIRMEN AND SECRETARIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES BUSINESS COMMITTEE - Rt. Rev. Julius G. Mwamba - Chairman -Rev. Peter Kaniah - Secretary HEALTH BOARD -Very Rev. Dr. Jesse Kamau - Chairman -Rev. Alfred Kanga - Secretary MISSION & BSR BOARD - Rt. Rev. Julius G. Mwamba - Chairman -Rev. Robert Waihenya - Secretary APPOINTMENTS’ COMMITTEE - Rt. Rev. Julius G. Mwamba - Chairman -Rev. Alfred Kanga - Secretary FINANCE COMMITTEE - Mr. Amon Nderi -Chairman - Catherine Kabugu - Ag. Secretary

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PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION -Mr. Johnson Njatha -Chairman -Mr. Samuel Kanyoro - Ag. Secretary TRAINING & PERSONNEL DEV. -Rt. Rev. Julius G. Mwamba -Chairman -Rev. Michael Mundia -Secretary COMMUNICATION DEPT - Mr. Mutegi Njau - Chairman -Rev. John Mbae -Secretary CENTRAL WOMAN’S GUILD - Rev. Elizabeth Kimani -Chairperson

-Mrs. Eunice Muiru -Secretary CENTRAL YOUTH - Rev. Nelson Gathairu -Chairman -Rev. John Mbae -Ag. Secretary CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - -Chairman

-Rev. John Mbae -Secretary CHILDREN MINISTRY - Rev. Carol Maina -Chairman -Rev. Wilson Macharia -Ag. Secretary PCMF -Mr. Simon W. Njuki Chairman -Rev. Henry G. Kaira Secretary BOARD OF TRUSTEE - Rt. Rev. Julius G. Mwamba - Chairman -Rev. Peter Kaniah -Secretary PRESBYTERIES’ REPRESENTATIVES – 2018 GENERAL ASSEMBLY CENTRAL REGION

1. GATUNDU PRESBYTERY a) Rev. Samuel Njoroge Kimani - Mr. Joseph M. Kinyanjui b) Rev. Mercy W. Gaturo - Mr. Lawrence Nge’ru c) Rev. Josphat Kamotho - Mrs. Mary W. Kihoro d) Rev. Paul Ndungu Gatuku - Mr. Peter Kanyangia Muigai e) Rev. Person Muriithi Ndungu - Mr. James Gathuku Kinyanjui f) Rev. Stephen Mwongela Muinde - Mr. Stephen Gitau Kiarie g) Rev. Ibrahim Kamau - Mr. Bernard Njinu Gachanja h) Rev. Moses Gitahi Kihara - Mr. Peter Kinuthia Mbugua

2. LARI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Moses M. Cheche - Mr. Michael K. Kamore b) Rev. Patrick C. Njeri - Mr. Stephen K. Ng’ethe c) Rev. Gladys W. Muchoki - Mr. Samuel K. Kamau

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3. KIKUYU PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Robert Mbugua - Mrs. Ann W. Mburu b) Rev. Douglas M. Nyagah - Mr. Kenneth G. Matiru c) Rev. John M. Mahinda - Mrs. Nancy W. Munene d) Rev. Albert G. Wamuhu - Mr. John M. Taruru e) Rev. Wilfred K. Chege - Mr. Samuel M. Njoroge f) Rev. Dorcas N. Kamau - Mr. Bedan M. Muniu

4. NGECHA PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Simon Mwaura - Mr. Eliud Chai Kiarie b) Rev. Grace Githaiga - Mr. Simon Kimani Kubiu c) Rev. Daniel Njenga - Mr. John Muya d) Rev. Hiram Githaiga - Mr. Joseph Thagichu e) Rev. Charles Karanja - Mr. Peter Mbai

5. MURANG’A PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Jane Kariuki - Mr. Peter Mburu Mungai b) Rev. Winnie Ndung’u - Mrs. Faith Mbiruru c) Rev. John W. Mwati - Mr. Patrick Muiruri d) Rev. Timothy Chabari - Mr. David Mungai e) Rev. Mercy Gichimu - Mr. George Njuguna f) Rev. Ephraim Kiragu - Mrs. Jane Kigera g) Rev. Francis Nyangi - Mr. Joseph Macharia

6. KOMOTHAI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Dr. Hezekiah Murage Muraya - Mrs. Ann Wanjiku Chege b) Rev. Nahashon Gichuru Mwaura - Mrs. Loise Nduta Muiruri c) Rev. Duncan Mwangi Kibiru - Mr. Robert Mwangi Kanyingi d) Rev. Stephen Ngigi Kariuki - Mr. Simon Mwangi Karau

7. RUIRU PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Peter K. Mwaura - Mr. Kenneth Kung’u b) Rev. Josephine W. Mutuota - Mr. Dickson Mbatha c) Rev. Mary Maribie - Mr. David Mutheki d) Rev. Paul Kariuki - Mr. Duncan Kariithi e) Rev. James Muhia - Mr. Jesse Njoroge f) Rev. James Kabue - Mrs. Jane N. Njoroge

8. MUGUGA PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Philip Gichuri Gachukia - Mr. Daniel Karuga Mburu b) Rev. Harrison Nderitu Murunga - Mrs. Rose Wambui Muchina c) Rev. Miriam Nyambura Njuguna - Mr. Geoffrey Kiongo Kamau d) Rev. Mercy Nyokabi Kiaraho - Mrs. Jane Nyakaro Kamau e) Rev. John Kagiri Churu - Mr. Gidraph Mwaniki Karanja

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9. RUNGIRI PRESBYTERY a) Rev. Francis Njoroge - Mr. Kenneth Wainaina b) Rev. Kamau Thairu - Mr. Daniel Nzuki c) Rev. Mburu Chang’ari - Mrs. Mary Ngige d) Rev. Faith Rukwaro - Mr. Mbugua Mburu e) Rev. Dr. Timoth y Njoya - Mr. Stephen Githitu f) Rev. John Calvin Kamau - Mrs. Margaret Wanja Githu

10. KAMBUI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Shem Githinji - Mr. Joseph Ng’ang’a Burugu b) Rev. Enfrey N. Ndebu - Mr. Stephen Gitau Kamau c) Rev. Dr. Joseph Wairi - Mrs. Caroline M. Nderitu d) Rev. Nancy M. Caure - Mr. Simon Njoroge Kabogo e) Rev. Charles Maingi - Mr. Joseph Gachuhi Kago

11. KIAMATHARE PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Geoffrey Ngari - Mr. David Igogo b) Rev. Alice W. Ndungu - Mrs. Mary Kanyi c) Rev. Titus Kibaara - Mr. Charles Richu d) Rev. James Kabue - Mrs. Zipporah Wanjiru e) Rev. Stanley Karigo - Mr. James Mburu

12. THIKA PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Simon Murigi Njaaga - Mr. Stanley Ndung’u Kiguru b) Rev. Fredrick Gitonga Kaugi - Mr. Samuel Githinji Ngugi c) Rev. Emmanuel Persimei Nkoitiko - Mr. Wilfred Kabii Ruiga d) Rev. Simon Githiora Njuguna - Mr. Joseph Waweru e) Rev. Bernard Ndegwa Kimani - Mrs. Esther Ndirangu f) Rev. Stephen Kabuba - Mrs. Jane Njeri Kariuki g) Rev. Geoffrey Karugu Wanjohi - Mr. Simon Kiguru Peter

13. KIHUMBU-INI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Kevin Nganga Wathatu - Mr. Evans Ndungu b) Rev. Nancy Kamau - Mr. Edward Kamanda c) Rev. Godfrey Njenga Mungai - Mr. Stanley Gikungu d) Rev. Nelly Flossy Kahura - Mr. Gerald Wamwea e) Rev. Patrick Kimotho - Mr. John Karanja Wairachu f) Rev. Patrick Githua - Mrs. Edise Ndirangu

14. GITHUNGURI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Samuel M. Muritu - Mr. Harrison K. Mwai b) Rev. Leah W. Ndegwa - Mr. Simon Kagwe Kamau c) Rev. Harrison W. Ndungu - Mr. Ayub Ng’ang’a d) Rev. Silas Mbaabu - Mr. Peter Ndung’u e) Rev. David Muriithi - Mrs. Mary Mari Gatoto f) Rev. Sammy Kithinji Majuri - Mrs. Mary Karuma

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15. KIAMBU PRESBYTERY a) Rev. Joseph Mungai Wakaba - Mrs. Caroline Njuguna b) Rev. Justus Kiita Kinyalili - Mr. Benson Ndumia c) Rev. Daniel Kamau Ndiritu - Mr. Paul Njuguna Boro d) Rev. Lucas Waweru Mburu - Mrs. Faith Muthoni Churu e) Rev. George Njogu Mwaura - Mr. Harrison Mahinda f) Rev. Dr. Plawson Kuria - Mr. Amon Nderi g) Rev. Martin Mwangi - Mr. Josphat Kibande

16. LIMURU PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Robert Gibson Gichuki - Mr. Peter Muchai Kamau b) Rev. Elias Otieno Agola - Mr. Joseph Ndung’u Kimondo c) Rev. Samuel Kimani Mutura - Mrs. Joyce Wanjiru Karanja d) Rev. Lydia Muthoni Kahiga - Mrs. Florence Muthoni Ndegwa e) Rev. Geoffrey Mwathe Watute - Mr. Harrison Mungai Njoroge

17. THIRIRIKA PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Joseph Boro - Mr. Samuel Githongo b) Rev. Joseph G. Ndung’u - Mr. Peter Muhia c) Rev. Justin Mutembei - Mr. Erastus Gichuhi d) Rev. Phanuel Njoka - Mr. James Muchiri

NAIROBI REGION

18. NGONG HILLS PRESBYTERY a) Rev. Ruth Mutembei - Mrs. Sarah Parsimei b) Rev. Rachael Waruiru - Mrs. Virginia Macharia c) Rev. Samuel Lekulate - Mrs. Simon Sakuda d) Rev. Carol Maina - Mr. William Kabutha e) Rev. Elias Richard Maguhu - Mr. Peterson Nyamu f) Rev. William Kaguamba - Mr. Renson Njoroge g) Rev. Dr. Stephen Githumbi - Mr. Samuel Wagura h) Rev. Jonathan Lilah - Mrs. Mary Mugo

19. MILIMANI SOUTH PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Dr. John G. Macharia - Mrs. Mercy W. Kiana b) Rev. Peter G. Kamau - Mr. Anthony S.K. Karuga c) Rev. Charles M. Maina - Mr. Samuel Kiai d) Rev. Dr. Alphonse O. Kanga - Mrs. Emily C. Wagema e) Rev. Nehemiah K. Mburu - Mr. Sammy K. Waitutu f) Rev. Lutangilo Y. Mwinuka - Mr. Peter Ntasikoi g) Rev. Samuel M. Muchuga - Mr. Jeremiah W. Mwai

20. NAIROBI CENTRAL PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Leonard Njeru Rukenya - Mrs. Susan Wangari Mbugua b) Rev. Paul K. Ngugi - Mr. Mwangi Wachira c) Rev. Neichodemus Kazungu - Mr. John Kilonzo Matheka

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Nairobi Central Presbytery Contd’ d) Rev. Ephantus Mbaka Imwara - Mrs. Oliver Wainaina e) Rev. Dawn Gikandi - Mrs. Purity Wangui Njaramba f) Rev. Albert Karanja - Mr. Lawford Mbae Kinyua g) Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Gathairu - Mr. Stephen Mwangi Gatore h) Rev. Solomon Kamau - Mrs. Lucy Mugendi i) Rev. James Njue - Mr. Clement Wambugu

21. PWANI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Jesse Kinyua Munyoroku - Mr. Samuel Wachira Macharia b) Rev. Ethan Ndambiri Nduiga - Mr. Eddah Wambui Thairu c) Rev. Ephraim Mbugua Ng’ang’a - Mr. Peter Njuki Wanjura d) Rev. Felix Muthomi Nyaga - Mrs. Mary Chacha e) Rev. Wilson Maina Mwihu - Mrs. Rose Nyange f) Rev. Francis Gakuo Muiru - Mr. Joseph Kiemo Wanjema g) Rev. Jacinta Muthoni Mwangi - Mrs. Winnie Wanja Machua h) Rev. Joanes Owino - Mr. John Kangethe

22. KAJIADO PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Festus Kaburu Gitonga - Mr. Gideon Karanja b) Rev. Jane Muthui - Dr. Ruth Ruhiu c) Rev. Charles Maina - Mrs. Jane Munyua d) Rev. Michael Njige - Mr. Michael Muigai e) Rev. George Mugambi - Mr. Peter Kashonga f) Rev. Dr. John Mwenje - Mr. Peterson Ngari g) Rev. Musa Kitesho - Mr. Joshua Macharia h) Rev. Dr. Charles Kibicho - Mr. George Mburu

23. MILIMANI NORTH PRESBYTERY

a) Rt. Rev. Julius G. Mwamba - Mr. Reuben Gitau b) Rev. Simon N. Kamande - Mr. Kamau Mugenda c) Rev. Githinji E. Mburu - Mrs. Margaret Thagichu d) Rev. Felix G. Muriithi - Mr. Philip Gathuya e) Rev. Daniel Njeru - Mr. Sam Wachira f) Rev. Peter N. Kariuki - Mrs. Mary Mugo g) Rev. Cyrus Wachira - Mr. Charles Peter Mwangi h) Rev. Elizabeth Kimani - Mr. James Karingithi i) Rev. Hezron Thumbi - Mr. James Munya j) Rev. Godfrey Jomo - Mr. Tom Ongoro k) Rev. Caleb Mogaka - Mrs. Nancy Maina l) Very Rev. Dr. George Wanjau - Mrs. Louis Njung’e m) Rev. Ananie Nduwamungu - Mrs. Martha Gachara n) Rev. Prof. Peter N. Kariuki - Mrs. Olive Mwangi o) Rev. Prof. Gerishon Kirika - Mr. Albert Wambugu p) Rev. Phylis Ochilo - Mr. Moffat Gichuru q) Rev. John Mambo - Mr. Isaiah Muthiora r) Rev. Alphama Kinyua - Mr. Joseph Mwangi

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Milimani North Presbytery Contd’ s) Rev. Daniel K. Nguyo - Mrs. Eunice Maganjo t) Rev. Robert Waihenya - Mr. Paul Kiringah u) Rev. John G. Gatu - Mr. Lawrence Kang’ang’i v) Rev. Dr. Michael Mundia - Mr. Peter Waweru

24. NAIROBI EAST PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. H. N. Ngere - Mrs. Winnie Muiruri b) Rev. Mary Muriuki - Mr. Peter Ranji c) Rev. David Muthui - Mrs. Monica Wainaina d) Rev. Arphaxad Chege - Mr. Robert Kanyago e) Rev. Dr. Joseph Wanjao - Mrs. Josephine Kamau f) Rev. Daniel Kamiti - Mr. Joseph Ngunjiri g) Rev. Sarah Mureithi - Mrs. Joyce Rugara h) Rev. Lucas Mwaniki - Mr. John Karimi i) Rev. Douglas Njoka - Mr. William Gatheca

25. NAIROBI NORTH PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Mina Wang’ati - Mr. Joram Kagombe b) Rev. Eutychus Muriithi - Mr. Chege Muiruri c) Rev. Audfax Mawira - Mr. David Ndumo d) Rev. Edward Karanja - Mr. John Kihumba e) Rev. Faith K. Henry - Mrs. Mary Kinyanjui f) Rev. David Kamweru - Mr. Ikegu Kariuki g) Rev. Jason Mwirichia - Mr. Cyrus Githinji h) Rev. George K. Ngatia - Mr. Hiram Ngatia i) Rev. John K. Mwangi - Mr. David Ngugi Waweru j) Rev. Alice Kimani - Mrs. Rosalind Gakunga k) Rev. Bosco Kiilu - Mr. Samuel Kariuki Gitahi l) Rev. Simon Githinji - Mrs. Gladwell Wambiri m) Rev. Peter Kenyanjui - Mr. Johnson Ruhiu

26. TANZANIA PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Franklin Stewart Msamila - Mr. Ndiritu Gitonga b) Rev. Edson Mwambungulu - Mr. Sandress Chuwa c) Rev. John Mwirichia - Mr. Kamanda Sinyangwe d) Rev. Joseph Patrick Hossa - Mr. Wariaeli Sioi

EASTERN REGION

27. CHOGORIA WEST PRESBYTERY a) Rev. Isaac K. Migwi - Dr. Duncan N. Rucha b) Rev. Samuel K. Gitonga - Mr. Humprey M. Mugambi c) Rev. Josphat Murithi M’Arimi - Mrs. Margret Gatune Nkonge d) Rev. Gerald Mbae Boore - Mrs. Kellen Gatakaa Mbae

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28. CHOGORIA SOUTH PRESBYTERY a) Rev. Edward Kimathi Mati - Mr. Jackson Ireri Abidan b) Rev. Newton Mbogo Kabachia - Mr. Janice Kageni Njue c) Rev. Douglas Muchina Kariuki - Mrs. Mercy Wambugi Gitari d) Rev. Eliphaz Nyaga M’Ribu - Mrs. Joyce Mukwanjiru Mwangi

29. IMENTI CENTRAL PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Richard Gichuki M. - Mrs. Floret Kiambi b) Rev. Eliud K. Kirira - Mr. Leonard Kaburu M. c) Rev. Patrick Murithi Jason - Mr. Francis Mbaabu K. d) Rev. John R. Muguna - Mr. Joseph Gitonga G.

30. CHOGORIA NORTH PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Geoffrery Marangu Mwihandi - Mr. Shem Marangu b) Rev. Moses Mucemi Wamugo - Mr. Crispus Kinyua c) Rev. Samuel Murigu Murithi - Mr. Lawrence Kiriungi d) Rev. Benjamin Mwakuya - Mr. David Micheni Mbae e) Rev. Samuel Riungu Muratha - Mr. Andoncan Mbae Barine f) Rev. Joses Kithinji M’arithi - Mr. Willis Mutembei

31. MAGUMONI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Nelson Ng’ang’a - Mrs. Prisca Kinyua b) Rev. Timothy Mwaniki Njeru - Mr. Erick Kariuki Mungatia c) Rev. Isaac Ng’ang’a Kimachia - Mr. Ezekiel Karani Nyamu d) Rev. Edward Micheni Paul - Mr. Gibson Mugendi e) Rev. Peterson Gichimu - Mr. Loyford Murunja f) Rev. Dr. Patrick Mutegi - Mr. Jephew Ndii g) Rev. Festus Murangiri - Mr. Joseph Micheni

32. CHUKA PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. David Ngigi Mburu - Mrs. Risper Mbae b) Rev. Simon Karanu Mwai - Mr. David Micheni Mbuba c) Rev. Evanson Mungai Kiugo - Mr. Samuel Rugendo d) Rev. Anderson Muchunku Kathuni - Mr. Wilfred Mugendi

33. CHOGORIA CENTRAL PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Patrick Micheni - Mrs. Rose Karimi Mwihandi b) Rev. Nicholas Mbugua - Mrs. Mercy Miriti c) Rev. Ndiu Boore - Frank Muriithi

34. IMENTI NORTH PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. James K. Nyaga - Mr. John Mwiti b) Rev. Susan K. Mugendi - Mrs. Alice Kimaita c) Rev. Moses Kariuki - Mrs. Rose Bundi d) Rev. Mutwiri Nkanya - Mr. Francis Murithi e) Rev. Festus B. Mukuru - Mr. James Gathuru f) Rev. Joseph K. Mwarania - Mrs. Elizabeth Kiambi

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35. IMENTI SOUTH PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Ignatius Kaburu M’Nyiri - Mr. Ashford Kirimi Rachi b) Rev. Njagi Bore - Mr/ Bruce Murungi Imanene c) Rev. Joseph Mburu Ng’ang’a - Mr. Linus Mugwimi d) Rev. Elias Kaburu M’Aburi - Mrs. Rose W. Kaaria

RIFT VALLEY REGION

36. WESTERN REGION a) Rev. Amos Kimau Njeru - Mr. Duncan Ndichu Muiruri b) Rev. Moses Kirimi Mugambi - Mr. Joseph Kimani Mburu c) Rev. Mark Orwa Ong’injo - Mr. Danson Ng’ang’a Karimi d) Rev. Felix Odiwuor Okumu - Mr. Joseph Ngugi Kinyuru e) Rev. Hectorroy Kithingi Kiruja - Mr.Gabriel Nyutu Njoroge f) Rev. David Kamau Ngigi - Mr. James Ngwiri g) Rev. Stellah Okiror - Mrs. Margaret Macharia h) Rev. Benson Karanja Wambari - Mr. Joseph Kamiri Boro i) Rev. Juma Ebisi - Mr. Alfred Oboo

37. ELBURGON PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Ezekiel Kipkoech Kosgei - Mr. Philip Njao Muchinju b) Rev. Charles Munyiri Gachingiri - Mr. Samuel Mungai Njuguna c) Rev. Priscilla Nyawira Ngunju - Mr. Jeremiah Kinyanjui d) Rev. SamuelMaina Kariuki - Mr. Peter Njogu

38. LAIKIPIA PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Benjamin Mbugua - Mr. Obadiah Karanja b) Rev. Elijah Ngugi Kirika - Mr. John Ngera c) Rev. Benson Mbuthia Njihi - Mr. Wahome Wairera d) Rev. Lucy Njeri Mote - Mr. Rogers Mbuko e) Rev. Samuel Muriithi Ndegwa - Mrs. Phylis Macharia f) Rev. Michael Kigia Nduti - Mr. Stephen Taiku g) Rev. David Leadismo - Mrs. Beatrice Njagi h) Rev. Robert Kahiga - Mr. John Gathuma

39. ELDORET PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Charles Theuri Gichimu - Mr. Joseph Waithaka b) Rev. Joseph Mothaly - Mr. Daniel Wainaina c) Rev. John Muriithi - Mrs. Sarah Kimani d) Rev. Nancy Wakini - Mr. John Murichu e) Rev. George Wepukhulu - Mr. George Ngarau

40. NAKURU EAST PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Geoffrey Kinyanjui - Mr. Fredrick Kimani b) Rev. Pauline Kanuthu - Mrs. Lucy Karani c) Rev. David Gikonyo - Mrs. Elizabeth Njoroge

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Nakuru East Presbytery Contd’ d) Rev. James Kahenya - Mr. David Mbuthia e) Rev. James Njuguna - Mr. Arthur Waweru f) Rev. Anthony Miring’u - Mr. James Matu g) Rev. Festus Reche - Mr. Francis Mburu h) Rev. James Mbugua - Mr. John Kamau i) Rev. Johnson Nyutu - Mr. Charles Wachira

41. IRIA-INI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Isaiah Njoroge - Mrs. Sarah Waithaji b) Rev. Leonard N. Karanja - Mr. James Gachau c) Rev. Samuel Thuku - Mr. Erastus Kiugu d) Rev. Peter Kariuki - Mr. Eliud Mutura e) Rev. Samuel Kamutu - Mr. Gideon Gichuki

42. NYANDARUA PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Edward N. Gathigi - Mr. Josephat Nduru b) Rev. Ruth N. Gachahi - Mr. Charles Wainaina c) Rev. Job N. Maina - Mr. Francis Kamau d) Rev. Henfrey Michemi - Mr. Peter Kingori e) Rev. David Njuguna - Mr. Francis Muchiri f) Rev. Allan Kanyanya - Mr. David Kamau Essolom

43. NDARAGWA PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Patrick Kimathi - Mr. Hezron Njoroge b) Rev. Mercy Karanu - Mrs. Grace Wambui c) Rev. Esther Ndegwa - Mrs. Anne Mwangi d) Rev. Stephen Wambua - Mrs. Geoffrey Ndonga e) Rev. Ephraim Kabuuro - Mr. David Wachira f) Rev. John Ngugi - Mr. Stephen Mathenge

44. ABERDARE PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Lucas Murigu Kibunja - Mr. Charles Ngure Karanja b) Rev. Joseph Kiemo Kariuki - Mr. Ishmael Wang’ome c) Rev. Peter Karanja Muhuthu - Mr. Jack Kamiri Kahia d) Rev. Daniel Munyua Gatawa - Mrs. Esther Mathenge e) Rev. David Parsaloi Ntore - Mr. Joseph Kamiri Kahia f) Rev. Jennifer Njeri Muchemi - Mr. Wilson Njehia g) Rev. Janet Mbuwa Muganga - Mr. Peter Nuthu Muchiri h) Rev. Gerald Kariuki Wachira - Mr. John Mburu Ngugi

45. NAKURU WEST PRESBYERY

a) Rev. Patrick Warutere - Mr. Charles Kimini b) Rev. George Wamani - Mr. Sammy Mungai c) Rev. Vasco Muraguri - Mrs. Lydiah Chege d) Rev. Michael Kimani - Mr. Sammy Kiige e) Rev. Jacob Ochieng’ Oyaro - Mrs. Mary Burugu

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46. NJORO PRESBYTERY a) Rev. Samuel Gakuya Maina - Mr. Charles Mwiiri b) Rev. Jane Wambui Ruhiu - Mrs. Lucy Mwaura c) Rev. Julius Mbugua Kariuki - Mrs. Milicent Githaiga d) Rev. Samuel Atina Mamboleao - Mr. Cyrus Kinyua

MT. KENYA REGION

47. KIGANJO PRESBYTERY a) Rev. David Gitari Rwigi - Mr. David Wambugu Kariuki b) Rev. Ignatius Kang’ang’I Gitonga - Mrs. Mary Wanjiku Muturi c) Rev. Peter Kariuki Nderitu - Mr. Joseph Muhoro Gundi d) Rev. Moses Njuguna Ndichu - Mrs. Mary Wanjiru Maina

48. NYERI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Henry Lubonga Shitseswa - Mr. Elijah K. Nguyo b) Rev. Edward Muriungi - Mrs. Lucy W. Ndung’u c) Rev. George Kariuki - Mrs. Alice W. Kariuki d) Rev. Paul Wahome - Mrs. Lucy Wanjiru Maina e) Rev. Bildah K. Wamathi - Mrs. Mary Wangari Njogu f) Rev. Florence W. Karanja - Mr. Isaac Njora g) Rev. Dinah M. Mbabu - Mr. James M. Kihungi h) Rev. Joseph Murigi - Mr. Moses W. Gaita i) Rev. Fredrick Waweru Kibathi - Mrs. Jecinta Nguyo j) Rev. Simon Choi - Mr. Jason N. Wachira k) Rev. Dr. Charles K. Ndanyu - Mr. Peter W. Gichohi l) Rev. Samuel W. Theuri - Mr. Geoffrey Warungu Ndegwa

49. KIRIMARA WEST PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. John Mbari - Mr. Daniel Kinyua b) Rev. Elosy Kathomi - Mr. Elijah Gicheru c) Rev. Ruth Muriungi - Mr. Robert Maina d) Rev. Geoffrey Muriithi - Mr. Purity Kibanya e) Rev. Samuel Mwihia - Mr. Samuel Maina f) Rev. Stephen Karanja - Mr. Geoffrey Kahinda g) Rev. James Kariuki Mbarachu - Mr. Joseph Mwenje h) Rev. Stephen Munene - Mrs. Agnes Wathua

50. NYERI HILL PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Humphery M. Ragwa - Mr. Kingstone Kamuthu Njagi b) Rev. Josephine G. Maina - Mrs. Ann W. Nduhiu c) Rev. Felix N. Nthia - Mr. Stephen M. Mathenge d) Rev. Rose G. Mbabu - Mr. James M. Maitai e) Rev. David Muthui Nderitu - Mrs. Eunice M. Gitonga

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51. KIRIMARA EAST PRESBYTERY a) Rev. John K. Muhinyia - Mr. Stephen Kamau b) Rev. Preston Njeru - Mrs. Esther Kinyua c) Rev. Peris K. Mugo - Mr. Francis Njoka d) Rev. Simon Maina - Mr. Daniel Nduati e) Rev. Harrison T. Kogu - Mrs. Jane Mumbi f) Rev. Daniel K. Mwaniki - Mr. Gilbert Mbatia g) Rev. Eustace Ndomo - Mr. Johnson Mwangi

52. TUMUTUMU PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Japson Micheni Mbae - Mr. Stephen Kinyua Githua b) Rev. Kennedy Muigai Mwaura - Mr. Dadson Kimotho Gikonyo c) Rev. Margaret Wambui Ngare - Mr. Martin Muraya Githinji d) Rev. John Nina Mwakichorda - Mr. Geoffrey Gachuhi Runyora e) Rev. William Maina Nderitu - Mr. Michael Muthomi

53. OTHAYA PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Irene Wangari Wachira - Mr. Charles Mugoya Ndegwa b) Rev. Silas Majau Mbae - Mr. Gerishon Gichuki c) Rev. Peter Njoroge Ndekei - Mrs. Eunice Wanjugu Kabui d) Rev. Simon Mwangangi Kalii - Mr. Peter Macharia Chamuiru e) Rev. Ambrose Mworia Magiri - Mr. Francis Kamau Muiga

54. NANYUKI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Dickson Ndirangu - Mr. John Kabutu b) Rev. Joseph Miring’u - Mr. Francis Migwi c) Rev. Peter Mwikumi - Mrs. Mary Waititu d) Rev. Lucy Micheni - Mr. Paul Kinyanjui e) Rev. James Jarso - Mr. Stephen Mathenge f) Rev. Anthony Muthiani - Mrs. Lydia Thuo g) Rev. Eustace Kiama - Mr. Moses Kamoche

55. MUKURWE-INI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Simon Njoroge - Mrs. Esther Wathika b) Rev. Ruth Nthenge - Mr. Joseph Maina c) Rev. Patrick Kirima - Mr. Daniel Gachihi d) Rev. Moses Muriu - Mr. Charles Gacheru e) Rev. Richmond Kariuki - Mr. Duncan Muraguri f) Rev. Milkah Muiruri - Mrs. Racheal Githae g) Rev. Richardson Mwangi - Mr. Richard Kanyotu

56. KIENI WEST PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Cyrus K. Mwaniki - Mr. Amos Kabugi b) Rev. Nancy W. Githuku - Mrs. Elizabeth Muruthi c) Rev. Peter C. Ndisii - Mrs. Beatrice Wamiti d) Rev. Jamlick M. Muchangi - Mrs. Eunice Kingori e) Rev. Jacob W. Kimotho - Mrs. Mary Githigi

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Kieni West Presbytery Contd’ f) Rev. John Mathenge - Mr. Daniel Kahumbira g) Rev. Godfrey Nyaga - Mr. Francis Mburu h) Rev. Joseph N. Miano - Mr. Simon Gitonga i) Rev. Caroline W. Mugendi - Mr. Elius Wangome

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22nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADHOC COMMITTEES

WORSHIP COMMITTEE Rev. Hiram Githaiga Convenor Rev. Jesse Munyoroku Rev. Josephine Mutuota Rev. Emmanuel Persimei Nkoitiko Rev. Dawn Gikandi Rev. Rachel Waruiru Rev. Nelson Ng’ang’a Mrs. Gladwell Wambiri Mrs. Mary Kinyanjui Mr. Simon Kiguru Peter Rev. Winnie Ndung’u Mrs. Ann W. Mburu Rev. Simon Githiora HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Rev. Elizabeth Kimani Convenor Rev. Carol Maina Mrs. Winnie Muiruri Mrs. Rose Watiri Kaaria Mrs. Loise Nduta Muiruri Mr. Gideon Karanja Mrs. Margaret Thagichu Mrs. Mercy W. Kiana Mr. Mwangi Wachira Rev. Leonard Njeru Rukenya Rev. Ephantus Mbaka Imwara Rev. Jane Muthui Rev. Edward Karanja PRESS COMMITTEE Rev. George T. Ngatia Convenor Mr. Henry Rugendo Rev. John Mbae Dr. Duncan Rucha Mrs. Elizabeth Mbugua Mr. Bernard Njinu Gachanja Rev. Joseph Mungai Wakaba Dr. Ruth Ruhiu Mr. Kamau Mugenda Mr. David Ndumo Rev. Douglas Njoka Rev. Francis Njoroge

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MESSAGE TO THE CONGREGATION Rev. Dr. John Gicheru Convenor Dr. Joram Kagombe Eng. Joseph Githinji Rev. Dr. Hezekiah Murage Muraya Rev. Mary Maribie Rev. Festus Gitonga Mr. Shem Marangu Mrs. Esther Kinyua Mr. John Kabutu Rev. Albert Karanja Rev. Audfax Mawira Rev. Dr. Michael Mundia Mr. Gibson Mugendi RESOLUTION OF THANKS Rev. Jason Mwirichia Convenor Rev. Miriam Nyambura Njuguna Rev. David Ngigi Mburu Rev. John Muhinyia Mr. John Kamau Rev. Arphaxad Chege Rev. Vasco Muraguri Rev. Mercy Karanu Rev. Jennifer Muchemi Mrs. Margaret Gatune Nkonge Mrs. Mercy Wambugi Gitari Mr. John N. Taruru

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STANDING ORDERS OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EAST AFRICA

MEETINGS 18.1 These orders are drawn for the benefit of Ministers, elders and the general membership in order to ensure the smooth running of business in meetings of the Church or its organizations. They have been enlarged from the old orders in view of the experience gained over the years. Purpose of Holding a Meeting 18.2 A meeting shall be held to coordinate activities, build morale, share plans, solve problems, exchange information, explore issues, find out new ideas or confirm old ones. A Meeting must have an Agenda 18.3 An agenda is a clearly itemized outline of matters intended for the discussion, ideally in the order of their priority. Calling a Meeting 18.4 Meetings are normally called by the Secretary or Clerk after consultation with the

Chairman/Moderator. It is important to find out which date is likely to suit the majority of the members. Ample notice must be given in writing or verbally, always making sure the information shall reach those concerned on time. The date, day, time and location must always be clearly indicated.

Officials - A Meeting Must Have 18.5 Chairman/Moderator and vice Chairman/vice Moderator. 18.6 Secretary/Clerk or Deputy Secretary/Deputy Clerk. 18.7 Treasurer or an assistant (if there is money involved.)

Order of Events

18.8 When a quorum has been reached, the meeting shall be opened with prayers (or a reading Scripture) and eventually closed with prayer. 18.9 Apologies shall be received and recorded from those who are unable to attend 18.10 The agenda shall be formally presented and approved, with additional items, if necessary.

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18.11 Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting: any corrections must be made before the Chairman/Moderator signs the minutes of the previous meeting as the correct record of the deliberations of the meeting.

Meetings and Minutes of the Parish Session 18.12 The Session shall hold ordinary meetings for the transaction of its business. Notice shall be given from the pulpit or otherwise communicated to its members in writing. The person acting as Moderator at any meeting shall have a casting vote but not a deliberative vote. The Session normally meets in private, except when, by special Resolution for a particular occasion, it may meet in public. 18.13 Deacons shall not be members of the Parish Session, though they may be invited to attend for such matters as the Session may consider relevant to their functions, but may not take part in the matters strictly reserved for the Session. 18.14 A special meeting may be convened by the authority of the Moderator in a matter of urgency. Notice shall be given from the pulpit, or otherwise communicated to members. 18.15 The Moderator shall convene a special meeting of the Session on the instruction of a superior Court, or within ten days on the request of ten Session members or one-fifth of the total membership, whichever is more. 18.16 The meeting of the Session may not be held when the Presbytery of the area is holding its ordinary

meeting, except with the leave of the Court. If any member of the Session is commissioner to the General Assembly, the Session may not meet while the General Assembly is in session, except for the purpose of ministering the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper or for the dispatch of emergency business.

18.17 The Moderator or interim appointee and one-third of the total number of elders form a quorum for a Parish Session. 18.18 The minutes of each meeting must contain a list of the members present and a record of the apologies for the absences. 18.19 The minutes of a meeting may be read, confirmed and attested at the close of that meeting.

However, usually at each ordinary meeting or subsequent special meetings, the minutes of the previous meeting are read and, if approved as a correct record, are attested by the Moderator and Clerk appending their signatures and date of signing.

18.20 Every correction in the minutes must be attested by the initials of the Moderator and Clerk, in the margin. 18.21 An extract from the minutes of the Session must be certified by the Clerk and provided when required by a superior Court of the Church having jurisdiction, or by any interested party at the discretion of the Session.

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18.22 The Session shall be responsible to the Presbytery for the regular and faithful keeping of all its records. It shall submit these records on demand for inspection and attestation by a superior Court, in addition to the annual presentation to the first meeting of Presbytery each year. 18.23 The Session shall always give priority to items referred to it by the Senior Courts of the Church or the Business Committee. 18.24 Session Minutes Books shall be presented to the Presbytery at the December meeting with all the minutes signed by the Moderator and Clerk, except the minutes of the December meeting which should be confirmed at the January meeting of the next year. Writing of Minutes 18.25 Minutes of all meetings must be kept in a properly bound book (not loose leaf) and may be handwritten or typewritten. If the latter method is used, the typed sheets must be fully pasted to the leaves of the Minutes Book and not merely attached to the spacers. Adhesive tape may not be used. Each page that is so pasted in shall be initialed by the Moderator and Clerk, or the corresponding officials, so that the initial is partly on the inserted page and partly on the original leaf of the book. 18.26 Minutes shall contain a true and correct record of the proceedings and the resolutions adopted. It

is not necessary to include details of the discussions, but it is at the discretion of the body concerned to record whatever is of relative importance. When a decision is taken on a vote, the actual votes cast for and against need not be recorded, unless requested by a member at the meeting. The confidential nature of the minutes of a Session should be borne in mind.

18.27 All minutes shall record:

18.27.1 the place, date and time of commencing the meeting. 18.27.2 that the meeting was constituted with prayer and by whom.

18.27.3 the names of the members present. If a signed register is kept, it may not be necessary to repeat the names. However, in case the register should be misplaced, it is advisable to record all the names in the Minutes Book.

18.27.4 the names of members from whom apologies are received and sustained. 18.27.5 that the minutes of the previous ordinary meeting, and of any special meeting held in the interim, have been confirmed, stating the date on which each meeting was held. 18.27.6 any business or matters arising from these minutes. 18.27.7 the exact wording of all motions and amendments, and whether they were moved and

seconded.

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18.27.8 decisions taken with regard to all motions and amendments, together with the count of

votes if requested. 18.27.9 the place, date and time of the next meeting, if this has been agreed. 18.27.10 the closure of meeting with prayer.

18.28 When there is no quorum at a first meeting whose items of discussion need urgent attention, the issue may be discussed, but the notice calling the subsequent meeting is to included in the minutes of the postponed proceedings. Such minutes must be scrutinized and adopted at the next meeting. 18.29 When minutes of any meeting are to be confirmed, and if corrections are required, any corrections shall be attested at the meeting at which the minute is to be confirmed, by the Moderator and Clerk or the corresponding officials writing their initials in the margin on the left hand side of the page. Discussion 18.30 It is unfair and wrong for one member to dominate the discussion, making it difficult for other members to contribute to it. Delegation of Work 18.31 Any meeting can appoint an ad hoc committee or sub committee to deal with matters might not necessarily be deliberated on by the whole meeting. Such ad hoc or subcommittee shall report back to the parent body unless previously instructed otherwise. Office Bearers The Chairman 18.32 The role of the Chairman is crucial in any meeting. He has at least five functions to fulfil. He shall:

18.32.1 preserve order in the meeting, for without it, no meeting can take place 18.32.2 enforce the rules of procedure appropriate to the meeting. He must be

thoroughly familiar with these rules.

18.32.3 rule on disputed matters concerning procedure which arise during the meeting. 18.32.4 Maintain the policy of the organization and draw the members’ attention to it, if

A decision they are about to take conflicts with the established policy.

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18.32.5 prevent irrelevant discussion and keep the meeting to the agenda.

The Secretary 18.33 A Secretary is the backbone of the organization and is indispensable in the efficient running of any meeting. Following are some of his important qualities. He should: 18.33.1 a good organizer in readiness for any meeting of the committee he serves in, with all relevant papers/books for that purpose.

18.33.2 systematic in his approach to tasks.

18.33.3 stable and clear thinking.

18.33.4 Diplomatic

18.33.5 Knowledgeable and authoritative, not authoritarian.

Treasurer 18.34 Whenever there is an amount of money for which a group of people is responsible, the position of Treasurer is crucial in keeping members always informed about the financial status. He should be:

18.34.1 competent in working with figures and financial accounts.

18.34.2 able to write his books of accounts properly.

18.34.3 able to give an up-to-date financial statement of accounts when so asked.

18.34.4 able to speak convincingly and politely to those who bring money to him.

18.34.5 honest and trustworthy. Preparation for a General Assembly 18.35 Until the General Assembly rules otherwise, it shall meet every three years, normally in Nairobi, which is centrally located for travel and better served in various aspects of communication than other towns. 18.36 The Business Committee, at a meeting held early in November of the year prior to the holding of

the General Assembly, appoints a sub-committee, which includes the current and past Moderators, to form a Nominations Committee. It shall short-list potential candidates and submit the names to Presbyteries. It shall also receive nominations for posts of Moderator, Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, Treasurer or any other senior posts. If incumbent officers are potential nominees, they do not take part in the nomination process.

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18.37 The Business Committee shall set the date when all nominations shall take place on the same day in all Presbyteries, as well as the date when all names should be delivered in person to the office of General Assembly. 18.38 All nominations shall be presented in a sealed envelope. The nomination papers, having been duly signed by the Moderator and Clerk of Presbytery concerned, must show details of voting results clearly recorded and a minute of the Presbytery on the matter quoted in full. 18.39 When the nominations have been received by the sub-committee, the envelopes will all be opened

in the presence of its members and the voting of Presbyteries duly recorded. The subcommittee shall then present the nominations to the full meeting of the Business Committee.

18.40 Should the Business Committee find that the required two-thirds majority for Moderator or Secretary General, or a simple majority for the Deputy Secretary General and the Honorary Treasurer, have been attained, the name or names will be declared as officer- designates to the offices for which they have been nominated.

Should the Business Committee find that no such two-thirds majority vote for Moderator or Secretary General or the Honorary Treasurer, have been reached, the committee shall send back three names, picked in the order of the votes cast, for further voting by the Presbyteries.

18.41 After the second ballot, the Business Committee, as the Nominations Committee, shall make the decision in accordance with the votes then cast. 18.42 Should any Presbytery wish to appeal for a review of the decision of the Business Committee, the

Presbytery shall outline all the reasons pertaining to this request. The request must reach the Business Committee forty-five days before the meeting of the General Assembly.

18.43 The Business Committee shall make a final decision on the appeal unless, in its opinion, the

appeal by the Presbytery has proved sustainable or the required majority vote has not been reached in the second balloting, in which case a special meeting of the GAC is to be called to determine the issue.

18.44 An appeal by an individual or Session shall not be entertained by the Business Committee, unless fully supported by a minute of that Presbytery, stating clearly in writing the grounds warranting this request. 18.45 After the name of the Candidate has been adopted and announced by the Business Committee or the General Administration Committee, that decision cannot be challenged on the floor of the General Assembly. 18.46 Should a Presbytery insist, after the request for review has been heard by the Business Committee and rejected, that the matter must be referred to a special meeting of the GAC, that Presbytery covers the cost of all the expenses pertaining to the meeting if it loses the appeal. If the Presbytery wins the appeal, the Church covers the expenses.

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Nomination of Commissioners 18.47 Early in the month of November prior to the meeting of the General Assembly, the clerks of the

General Assembly shall send to Presbyteries information and forms for the appointment of Commissioners. They shall also remind Presbyteries when such people should be nominated. Commissioners may be appointed the same day when officers of the General Assembly are nominated. This procedure is recommended to save time and expenses.

18.48 Presbyteries should ensure that only ordained Ministers and ordained elders take part in the

exercise of the appointment of Commissioners. For every three Ministers, two become members with a corresponding number is two, one more Minister shall be appointed and a corresponding elder. Licentiates or probationers do not count as Ministers.

18.49 Retired Ministers: One representative for every three retired and residing within the Presbytery’s bounds. 18.50 Others: One representative each for the youth, Christian Education and the Woman’s Guild. They need not be ordained elders, provided they are known to be active in the organizations they represent. As a guide, it is preferable to appoint one of the officers as a Commissioner, but the Presbytery has power to appoint a different person if it deems it desirable. Those appointed to represent these organizations may take part in the debate but may not vote. 18.51 In the month of January, the Secretary General shall present to the Business Committee the names of all Commissioners, together with suggestions of those to be appointed by Business Committee to represent other interests as well as to maintain the necessary parity. 18.52 Should any Presbytery find it necessary to appoint a substitute for a Commissioner who is unable to attend the General Assembly, that person’s name, address and, if available, telephone number, shall be submitted to the Principal Clerk of the Assembly not less than seven days before the Assembly convenes. Any substitute shall be accepted as a regularly appointed Commissioner when the Roll of Commissioners is amended upon presentation to the Assembly. When appointing a substitute, the category they represent must be taken into account. 18.53 If the papers for the General Assembly have already been distributed, the onus of passing those

papers and other briefings or resources on to the substitute Commissioner shall rest on the one who is unable to fulfil his commission. This should be done in consultation with the Presbytery Clerk.

18.54 On arrival at the venue of a General Assembly on the appointed day and time, Commissioners shall report to the registration office and sign the attendance register. 18.55 Any irregularity regarding the appointment of a Commissioner and brought to the attention of the Principal Clerk of the Assembly shall be referred to the Business

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Committee for examination, and the findings reported to the Assembly. A name tag shall be given to each Commissioner. 18.56 The Business Committee shall meet at a convenient time before the opening of the Assembly to approve the Roll of Commissioners. As this is meant to save time in the first session, when the roll shall be presented, it does not call for the reading of each name. The Business Committee shall include the names appointed by it to represent other interests and to maintain parity between Ministers and elders. 18.57 Commissioning by a Presbytery obliges a Commissioner:

18.57.1 to be present for the whole period of the General Assembly. 18.57.2 to apply formally for leave of absence, if this is needed, stating reasons through the person(s) or subcommittee assigned the task of considering these applications. The subcommittee shall report on each application to the Assembly and move that absence be granted or denied. 18.57.3 to report back to his Presbytery on important matters even before the minutes of the General Assembly are produced. 18.57.4 to vote in support of any matter, which has been deliberated and decided on by his Presbytery. On matters for which no view has been expressed by his Presbytery, he is free to use personal discretion, bearing in mind the effect it would have on the relevant Presbytery. Attendance of Non-Commissioners 18.58 A probationer, Minister of elder of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa not appointed to be a Commissioner may attend but may not take part in the debate of the Assembly. 18.59 Any fraternal delegate of a sister Church or local Minister invited to bring greetings, or a

representative of an organization, or an individual invited to address the Assembly, shall be accorded due honour and may stay in the house as long as he wishes, but may not participate in the Assembly debates unless specially requested to give counsel.

18.60 The General Assembly shall be an open Court. However, should the Assembly need to discuss any issue in camera (closed session), all visitors, including those specially invited guests, shall be requested to take leave, but may come back as soon as the Assembly resumes as an open Court. Documents for Submission to the General Assembly 18.61 All Secretaries of Standing Committees shall present their written reports duly signed by the Secretary and Chairman, on a date to be given by the Secretary General/Principal Clerk to the General Assembly.

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18.62 The Business Committee, through the Secretary General, shall present a report on its work during the previous year and may any proposals on which they wish the Assembly to take action. This is normally known as the Report of the Clerks of the General Assembly, or the Report of the Clerks. 18.63 The Secretary General shall submit a report on the general affairs of the Church and is free to include matters of importance, irrespective of whether such matters have been discussed by the Business Committee. 18.64 The Moderator shall present a report on his stewardship during the past year. This report does not

carry proposed resolution as the others do. However, after the report is presented to the Assembly, an ad hoc committee shall be appointed by the Assembly to study the report and report back at the appropriate time during the session.

18.65 The Presbytery Clerks shall bring all the Minutes Books of Presbyteries on the first day of the Assembly. 18.66 Each Presbytery shall submit its report on major issues dealt with during the year, and any problems on which they wish to seek the opinion or ruling of the Assembly, any future projections and plans, matters referred to it by the GA or the GAC and the actions taken. Any petitions shall be brought under this head. The reports must bear the signature of the Moderator and Clerk of Presbytery, and the corresponding minute duly recorded. 18.67 For matters relating to appeals by a Presbytery or an individual to the General Assembly, the procedure already set down for such appeals must be followed. 18.68 The Business Committee shall present the agenda for the Assembly and program laid down for debate to cover the agenda. Appointment of Committees 18.69 Appointment of ad hoc committees to serve during the meeting of the GA or the GAC is also presented as follows: 18.70 Worship Committee: to be responsible for all sessions of worship during the Assembly, including the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. 18.71 Press and Information: to be responsible for presenting to the press matters of national importance discussed by the Assembly or the GAC. 18.72 Message to Congregations: to write the message to be adopted by the Assembly or the GAC to

all Congregation of the Church, carrying out the devotional or any other theme for the benefit of the general membership of the Church.

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18.73 Resolutions of Thanks: to be responsible for drafting resolutions and letters to be passed on to the persons concerned by the Clerks of Assembly, conveying the special thanks of the Assembly or the GAC. 18.74 Hospitality: to be responsible for catering and lodging during the Assembly or the GAC. 18.75 Permission of Absence: to be responsible for receiving all requests for absence from the Assembly and presenting the requests to the Assembly or the GAC for approval. 18.76 Writing of Minutes: to help in the writing of minutes during the Assembly; two ordained members

and two lay persons are to be appointed. 18.77 Moderator’s Report: to be responsible for discussing the report and bringing recommendations to the General Assembly or the GAC. 18.78 Any other necessary subcommittee(s). Roll of Commissioners 18.84 In the month of November preceding a General Assembly, the Clerks of the Assembly shall furnish Presbytery Clerks with a form for the nominations of Commissioners to be used for certifying those chosen by Presbyteries to be Commissioners to the General Assembly. 18.85 In the month of December preceding a General Assembly, Presbytery Clerks shall submit to the

Clerks of the Assembly a list of those chosen to be Commissioners to the Assembly, together with a complete roll of Ministers and elders and others with seats in the Presbytery.

18.86 In the month of January preceding a General Assembly, the Clerks of the Assembly shall present a list of persons chosen by the GAC or Business Committee to be Commissioners. 18.87 The Business Committee shall then compile the final Roll of Commissioners and submit it through the Principal Clerk to the first session of the General Assembly. 18.88 In the month of January preceding a General Assembly, the Clerks of the Assembly shall present a

list of Commissioners for examination to the Business Committee. 18.89 The Business Committee shall then compile the final Roll of Commissioners and submit it through

the Principal Clerk to the first session the General Assembly. Transmission of Motion, Petitions, Appeals 18.90 Notice of motion, petitions, appeals or other matters for action by the General Assembly must be

submitted in writing, together with any documents relating thereto, and be lodged with the Clerks not later than the end of January preceding a General Assembly.

18.91 When such is lodged by a Presbytery, it must take the form of a certified extract from the minutes of the Presbytery concerned. All such notices shall include a formal Resolution

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to be proposed at the General Assembly. Appeal by a parish session against a decision of a Presbytery shall be submitted through the Presbytery Clerk. 18.92 In February preceding a General Assembly, the Clerks shall submit all papers relating to matters to be considered by the Assembly to the Business Committee. The committee shall consider them, then prepare an agenda for the Assembly. The agenda shall be sent to all members at least ten days before the Assembly is due to meet. 18.93 If the Business Committee finds reason to exclude any matter from the agenda, it shall report accordingly to the Assembly, giving reasons. The affected parties shall be entitled to be heard. 18.94 Matters shall not be placed on the agenda of the General Assembly after the written agenda has been issued, except with the permission of the Assembly in session. 18.95 Matters shall be put on the agenda only by the Moderator, the clerks of the Assembly, the Secretary General, Presbyteries, or Standing Committees of the Assembly. 18.96 When a proposal comes to the General Assembly and is rejected, it may not be placed

on the agenda of the next General Assembly except by order of the GAC. Otherwise, it may be returned to the agenda of the second succeeding Assembly after its rejection.

Cost of Preparing Papers Relating to Motions 18.97 All requisite papers shall be reproduced to provide sufficient number for all members of the

Assembly. 18.98 In matters brought before the Assembly by reference from a Presbytery or Standing Committee, the cost of printing shall be met by the GAC. In other cases, it must be met by the party concerned. Constituting the Assembly and Conducting Business 18.99 The commissioners elected to serve in the General Assembly shall gather at the appointed hour and place. The Assembly shall be constituted by an act of public worship conducted by the retiring Moderator or Ministers appointed for the duty.

18.99.1 The Roll of Commissioners shall be submitted to the Assembly. 18.99.2 The minutes of the last Assembly shall be confirmed and signed.

18.92.3 The Moderator shall then be elected.

18.99.4 The Standing Orders shall be held as read.

18.99.5 The Clerks shall be elected.

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18.99.6 Any vacancy among permanent officials of the Church appointed by the Assembly shall be filled.

18.99.7 The Business Committee shall submit the agenda for each of the sessions of the

Assembly, and business shall begin.

Quorum 18.100 A quorum shall consist of fifty-two members of the Assembly, of whom at least one-third shall be Ministers. The Moderator, or his stated deputy, and one of the Clerks must be present. Devotional Sessions and Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. 18.101 All sessions of the Assembly shall begin with praise and prayer or prayer alone. 18.102 The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper shall be celebrated at the beginning of the first Session of the second day of the Assembly. The Moderator or his deputy shall normally preside. 18.103 Any proposal to engage in special devotional exercises during the Assembly’s proceedings shall be made to the Assembly through the Principal Clerk. Reports of Standing Committees 18.104 Reports of Standing Committees shall be submitted for duplicating to the Clerks of the Assembly not later than the end of January preceding the General Assembly. A copy shall be provided for each member of the Assembly, at least a week before the first day of meeting. Reports so distributed shall be held as read. 18.105 Reports shall be accompanied by a corresponding motion or motions to be proposed in the Assembly. 18.106 Verbal reports shall not be received, except by special permission of the Assembly on sufficient grounds being shown. 18.107 No subcommittee shall submit a report, except when expressly commissioned to do so by its related Standing Committee, or by the Business Committee in case of emergency. 18.108 The order of dealing with a report shall be as follows:

18.109.1 Submission of the report by the Convenor or Secretary of the Committee concerned.

18.109.2 Questions to the Convenor of the committee on any matter contained in the report. 18.109.3 The Moderator calls on the Convenor to move the adoption of the report. 18.109.4 The Moderator calls on the seconder of the motion to second the adoption of the report. 18.109.5 General discussion on the report. 18.109.6 Reply to the debate by the Convenor.

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18.109.7 Vote on the proposed Resolutions arising from the report.

Reports by Standing Committees 18.110 The following regulations shall apply:

18.110.1Convenors moving the proposed adoption … 15 minutes Seconder ……………………………………….. 10 minutes Other speeches ………………………………… 10 minutes Reply by Convenor …………………………….. 10 minutes Other Motions

18.110.2 Introduction to the motion …………………………….. 10 minutes Amendments …………………………………………….. 10 minutes Seconder in either case …………………………………. 5 minutes Reply by mover of the original motion ………………… 5 minutes Petitions 18.110.3 Speech of petitioner on first hearing ……….. 15 minutes Subsequent speeches ………………………… 5 minutes Set Times 18.111 The set time shall not be exceeded, except by permission of the Moderator, who is also at liberty to reduce speaking times if he deems this advisable. 18.112 Deputies from other Churches or visitors allowed to address the Assembly shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen minutes. 18.113 The Business Committee, at its discretion when arranging the agenda, may extend the time allowed for any matter it considers to be of exceptional importance. 18.114 When the Assembly has approved the agenda for each session of its meeting, the business shall begin at the time arranged, provided that if, in the opinion of the Moderator, it would be helpful to the Assembly, he may allow discussion to continue for a period of not more than thirty minutes. 18.115 It shall, however, be open to any member to move that any item on the agenda be taken at a particular day and hour other than what has been stated on the agenda. Hearing of Appeals 18.116 When there is one appellant, or group of appellants appealing on common grounds of appeal, the

following regulations shall apply The Appellant states his case …………………………………….. 15 minutes

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The respondent replies ……………………………………….. 10 minutes The appellant is allowed to reply ……………………………. 5 minutes The respondent is allowed to reply …………………………. 5 minutes If new facts are brought in by the respondent in his final speech, the appellant is allowed to reply to the new facts ………………………………………. 5 minutes 18.117 When there is more than one appellant, or group of appellants each appealing on different

grounds, the order shall be as follows: Each appellant states his case ………………………………… 10 minutes The respondent makes a separate reply to each ……………. 5 minutes Each appellant is allowed to reply …………………………… 5 minutes The respondent replies to all in one speech ………………… 5 minutes If the respondent brings in new facts on any of the different Grounds of appeal, the appellant on those grounds may reply to the new Facts ………………………………………………………………. 5 minutes

18.118 The Assembly, on the recommendation of the Business Committee, may arrange to limit the

number of speeches on appeals what is allowed above. Order of Debate 18.119 Any member of the Assembly may make a motion on any matter coming before the

Assembly. On rising to do so, he shall read the terms of his motion and hand it in writing to the Clerks. When a motion has been seconded, it may not be withdrawn or altered without permission of the Assembly.

18.120 Any member of the Assembly may give notice of motion (in writing) on any matter recorded in the

agenda, but such notice shall not give his/her motion priority in the debate. The Moderator is the sole judge of the order in which members are entitled to address the Assembly.

18.121 When a motion has been moved and seconded, any member may speak in support of the

motion. No motion may be debated until it is seconded. 18.122 Every speaker shall address the Moderator only. A speaker may not be interrupted, except on a point of order. When interrupted in this way, he resumes his seat until the member who raised the point of order finishes speaking. He may then reply briefly in explanation, showing that he is not out of order. When the point of order has been settled, he may resume his speech. No other member may speak on the point of order except by the request of the Moderator, with whom the decision rests. 18.123 The member who moves the first motion shall be allowed to reply to the debate. The debate shall then be closed. No other speaker may speak twice on the same matter except in explanation, and then only by special permission of the Assembly. Classes of Motions 18.124 Motions fall into four classes:

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18.124.1 The original motion.

18.124.2 Counter motion – to omit certain words from or add certain words to, or substitute certain words for those of the original motion in such a way that its intention is changed. 18.124.3 Amendment to change the wording of the original motion without altering its main intention.

18.124.3 Amendments to amendments. 18.125 The Moderator shall judge the class into which a motion falls. His ruling is final. When amendments are of a purely verbal nature or differ only slightly, the Moderator shall decide whether or not to allow more than one to be moved. 18.126 When a motion has been submitted in the report of a Standing Committee, its approval shall have precedence over other motions. 18.127 Voting Order and Procedures

18.127.1 For or against amendments to amendments ………… class 4 18.127.2 For or against amendments ……………………………. class 3 18.127.3 All motions and countermotions ………………………… class 1 &2

18.128 Voting procedures on motions and counter motions shall be as follows:

18.128.1 A vote shall be taken on all motions in the order in which they are moved.Each member may vote for one motion only for every round of voting. 18.128.2 If one motion has a clear majority over all the others, the others shall fail. 18.128.3 If not, the motion with the smallest number of votes shall be struck off, and another vote taken between those which remain. 18.128.4 This procedure shall be repeated until one motion has a clear majority over all those remaining. 18.128.5 The Moderator shall then put this motion to the Assembly and, if challenged, it shall be voted upon ‘for’ or ‘Against’ 18.128.6 If it succeeds, it becomes the judgement of the Assembly. If it fails, the Assembly decides the next course of action.

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18.128.7 When an equal number of votes is cast for two motions, the Moderator shall have a deciding vote. The Moderator normally votes for the status quo (maintaining the earlier position). 18.128.8 Voting may be by show of hands, standing up in place, division (moving into separate groups to be counted), secret ballot, or abstention. 18.128.9 In voting by standing up in place, the Clerks shall take the count. In voting by division or secret ballot, an equal number of tellers is appointed from the supporters and opponents of the motion before the Assembly. Visitors to the Assembly shall be asked to retire before the count takes place. Registering Dissent

18.129 Procedure in registering dissent shall be as follows: 18.129.1 Any member dissatisfied with a judgement of the Assembly shall have the right to enter his

dissent against it, but only if he does so immediately after the vote has been taken and before the Assembly has proceeded to other business.

18.129.2Dissent may be entered with or without giving reasons.

18.129.3 Dissent by a member who was not present at the discussion of the motion shall not be received. Letters to the Moderator

18.130 Letters addressed to the Moderator for communication to the Assembly shall be laid before the Business Committee, which shall advise the Moderator on the way to deal with them. Examination of Minutes of the GAC, Presbyteries and Standing Committees 18.131 Minutes Books of the GAC, Presbyteries and Standing Committees shall be called for at the beginning of the second session of the Assembly. They shall be examined by the Business Committee and certified on its behalf by the Clerks shall report to the first meeting of the Business Committee any observations from the minutes which should be acted upon by the Business Committee. 18.132 When minutes have been ratified and signed, they shall not be open for further questions. 18.133 Notice of dissent regarding the accuracy of any minute shall be sent to the Clerks in time for consideration of the dissent to be included in the agenda of the next meeting of the GAC following on the meeting of the Assembly.

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Standing Orders 18.134 Standing Orders, having been circulated to all members of all members before the meeting of the Assembly, shall be taken as read, immediately after the election of the Moderator. 18.135 Standing Orders may be suspended for consideration of any difficult matter requiring urgent decision, provided that the motion to suspend them is carried by a two-thirds majority when the question is put from the chair. 18.136 In all matters not covered by these Standing Orders, the Assembly shall be guided by the Standing Orders of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland obtaining at the time. Courtesy in the Assembly 18.137 The Assembly shall:

18.137.1 Stand when the Moderator enters the Assembly, or when he departs from it at the end of a session of the Assembly.

18.137.2 Stand when a Head of State or a government representative. Officially enters/leaves the Assembly.

18.137.3 Stand when asked to do so by the Moderator. When the Moderator vacates the chair

temporarily during a session, the Assembly shall not stand.

18.137.4 Acknowledge the authority of the chair by bowing to the Moderator immediately before turning to leave and immediately after entering the Assembly.

18.137.5 Acknowledge the authority of the chair by bowing to the Moderator immediately before turning to leave and immediately after entering the Assembly Hall during a session of the Assembly.

Private Session

18.138 Meetings of the Assembly shall be open to public and press except when, on the advice of the

Business Committee, the Assembly decides to meet in private. In such circumstances, the Moderator shall ask the public to withdraw until a stated hour.

Closing of Assembly

18.139 When the business has been disposed of, the Assembly shall be closed by an act of worship led by the Moderator or a minister appointed for the duty.

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The General Administration Committee 18.140 Before the closing of the General Assembly, the GAC is to be constituted by Act 111 of 1956, as amended in 1958 and 1967, in accordance with the Constitution of the PCEA (see Act 2a) 18.141 The GAC shall act for the Assembly between meetings of the Assembly. 18.142 The Standing Orders of the General Assembly shall be held to apply to the GAC within the reservation of its powers. 18.143 Business sent down to the Presbyteries under the Barrier Act (see the Appendix) by the GAC, and being approved by the Presbyteries one year later, there being no intervening General Assembly, may, if necessary, be approved by the GAC for adoption in practice, but the proposed measure shall not become the law of of the Church until final enactment by the next General Assembly. 18.144 When such business is sent down by the General Assembly, the Assembly may at the same time

exercise its authority to delegate the right of enactment to the GAC on the matter coming back with the necessary approval of Presbyteries one year later.

18.145 When a new GAC has been appointed, a Business Committee shall be appointed from the members of the new GAC (see Act 2b) and the old one shall retire.

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LIST OF DECEASED MINISTERS AND ELDERS – 2018 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

CENTRAL REGION

1. GATUNDU PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. Peter Njuguna Watoro

b) Mrs. Mary Gathigia Chege

c) Mr. Fredrick Kimani Kanyago

d) Mr. Samuel Macharia Kiarie

e) Mrs. Phyllis Wanjeri Mwaura

f) Mrs. Ruth Wangui Kirangi

g) Mr. Harrison Mburu Kinyanjui

h) Mr. Daniel Chri Gaturu

i) Mrs. Emily Nyambura Kamau

j) Mrs. Nettah Njeri Waweru

k) Mrs. Hannah Wanja Kimani

l) Mrs. Keziah Wanjiku Murira

m) Mr. John Githengi Nganga

n) Mr. Alexander Kibebe Kungu

o) Mrs. Beth Wanjiku Ndegwa

2. LARI PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. Samuel Kiarie Gikaru

3. GITHUNGURI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Samuel Thiong’o

b) Mr. Reuben Gichuhi Ng’ang’a

c) Mrs. Lucy Wanjiru Ngugi

d) Mr. Daniel Ngugi Wanjama

4. KOMOTHAI PRESBYTERY

a) Mrs. Rachel Wairimu Muchiri

b) Mrs. Hannah Njoki Mathima

c) Mrs. Ngubia Wanyutu

5. RUNGIRI PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. Peter Njenga Githinji

b) Mr. Charles Karanja Mwaniki

c) Mr. Benson Kamau Njoroge

d) Mrs. Margaret Nduta Mbuthia

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6. KIAMATHARE PRESYTERY

a) Mr. Isaac Ngacha Wainaina

b) Mrs. Miriam Wanjiru Gichia

7. KIAMBU PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. Samuel Githegi

b) Mr. Evans Munira

c) Mr. Francis Kanogu

d) Mrs. Naomi Gitiche

8. MUGUGA PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. James Gikaru Njenga

9. NGECHA PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. James Nyanjui Njau

10. THIRIRIKA PRESBYTERY

a) Mrs. Tabitha Wanja Mungai

b) Mrs. Ruth Njeri Mburu

c) Mr. Peter Macharia

d) Mr. Moses Munga Ngururi

NAIROBI REGION

11. PWANI PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. Jeremiah Mbugua Kariuki

12. MILIMANI SOUTH PRESBYTERY

a) Very Rev. Dr. John Gachango Gatu - Past Moderator

b) Rev. Moses Maara Munga

c) Mr. Daniel Kinuthia Waweru

d) Mr. James Ndung’u Njuki

e) Mrs. Leah Ngina Githinji

f) Mrs. Grace Ngina Kaai

g) Mrs. Leah Wandia Mburu

h) Mr. Eliud Koinage Maara

13. NAIROBI CENTRAL PRESBYERY

a) Mrs. Wairimu Nyoike

b) Mr. Reuben Mwendia

c) Mrs. Hellen Wairimu Kibirie

d) Mrs. Ruth Mutua

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14. KAJIADO PRESBYTERY

a) Mr., Gerald Wamwangi Mahinda

b) Mrs. Mary Wanjiru Kariuki

MT. KENYA REGION 15. NYERI PRESBYTERY

a) Mrs. Jane Wamucii Kimathi

b) Mr. Tirus Kiragu Gikuhi

c) Mr. Peter Wohoro

d) Mr. Jonathan Gichuru Mutiga

e) Mr. Godfrey Wanjohi Muchiri

f) Mr. Amos Kibata

g) Very Rev. Bernard Muindi - Past Moderator

h) Mrs. Jedidah Wanjiru Kaguthi

16. MUKURWEINI PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. Simon Muchiri Gichubi

b) Mr. Dickson Kagoiya

c) Mrs. Mary Waruguru Kiai

d) Mr. Francis Waweru Gaitho

e) Mrs. Feradinardo Wangechi

f) Mr. David Nderitu Kabugu

17. OTHAYA PRESBYTERY

a) Mrs. Grace Wangui Kanyi

b) Mrs. Jane Waitherero Mwari

c) Mr. Gerald Muguiyi Muchiri

18. TUMUTUMU PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. Noah Kirigo Maina

b) Mr. Joram King’ang’ai

c) Mr. Samuel Mwaniki Wachira

d) Mrs. Ann Muthoni Wamai

e) Mrs. Mercy Waithira Mugai

f) Mrs. Helen Wamuyu Kiruri

19. NYERI HILL PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. David Wanjohi Nguthiru

20. KIRIMARA WEST PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Henry Kiremu

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b) Mr. Stephen Kinyua Muchemi

c) Mrs. Lucy Wangui Kangara

d) Mr. Joseph Muhuha Mithamo

e) Mr. Geoffrey Wambutu Githinji

21. NANYUKI PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. Francis Mwangi Muchugu

RIFT VALLEY REGION 22. NYANDARUA PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. Moses Gitaka Karogo

23. ELBURGON PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. James Kamau Njuguna

b) Mr. Paul Gatharuma Thuku

c) Mrs. Florence Wanjiku Kimani

d)

24. NAKURU EAST PRESBYTERY

a) Rev. David Wanjihia Njoroge

b) Mr. Zachary Kiburi Ndura

c) Mr. John Kinuthia Mbugua

d) Mrs. Jane Nyokabi

25. IRIA-INI PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. Francis Macharia

b) Mr. Simon Ngethe

c) Mr. Solomon Kiprono

d) M/s Grace Njanja

e) Mrs. Eudia Mumbi Kimama

f)

26. NDARAGWA PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. Moses Kangau Njenga

b) Mrs. Mary Wangechi Gichuiya

c) Mr. Patrick Mathenge Ngatia

d) Mr. John Kanyi Mwaniki

e) Mr. James Muthee Gakuru

f) Mr. Stanley Mwangi Wahome

27. NAKURU WEST PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. John Mukere

b) Mrs. Miriam Muthoni

c) Mrs. Naomi Kang’ethe

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28. LAIKIPIA PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. John Munyiri Ruhari

b) Mr. Harrison Ndegwa Wangai

EASTERN REGION

29. CHOGORIA NORTH PRESBYTERY

a) Mr. Francis Muruja Baikithia

b) Mr. Gilbert Micheni Mutegi

c) Mr. Humprey Marangu Nabea