RONGAI, KENYA – The East Kenya Union Conference (EKUC) officially commenced its Special Constituency Meeting on June 10, 2026, at the Adventist University of Africa (AUA) auditorium, located at the East-Central Africa Division (ECD) Headquarters.
The three-day Special Constituency Meeting brings together close to four hundred (400) delegates alongside key global, divisional, and union church leaders to deliberate on pressing matters and shape the future of the church’s regional mission. It is scheduled to conclude on June 12, 2026.
Global and Divisional Leadership Presence.
This Special Constituency Meeting features a powerful delegation from the General Conference (GC) and the East-Central Africa Division (ECD). This global leadership team includes Professor Robert Osei-Bonsu, GC General Vice President, Karen J. Porter, GC Associate Secretary and Gideon M. Mutero, GC Associate Treasurer.
The Executive leadership of the East-Central Africa Division is also presiding over the meeting – Pr. Blasious Ruguri, ECD President, Pr. Moses Maka , ECD Secretary, Elder Yohannes Olana ,ECD Treasurer , Pr. Tom Ogal ECD Undersecretary and Elder Jackson Olango, ECD Under treasurer.
“We Are a Family” – Emphasizing Unity and Mission
Addressing the delegates on the opening day, GC Associate Treasurer Gideon Mutero reminded those assembled of the deep global bond that unites the denomination. Elder Mutero stated, “EKUC is an important member of the global church family. One family – grounded in the Bible and focused on mission. Families have issues, but when they arise, family comes together to deliberate on the problem and find solutions. We are a family.”
Echoing the spiritual call to unity, ECD President Pastor Blasious Ruguri urged the gathered delegation to remain unswerving in their ultimate purpose. He issued a strong charge to the delegates stating, “Leaders, be reminded you exist for mission -we are a movement of destiny.”