By Miraj Guo | May 1, 2026
MOMBASA, KENYA — The Kenya National Congress of Pentecostal Churches, in collaboration with the Global CONACCE Chaplains of the United Nations, led a large-scale beach clean-up exercise at Jomo Kenyatta Public Beach, bringing together government agencies, volunteers, and local residents in a joint effort to protect the coastal environment.
The event attracted scores of participants, including youth groups, church members, and environmental activists, who spread across the shoreline collecting plastic waste, discarded fishing gear, and other pollutants threatening marine life and tourism activities along the Coast.
The initiative was conducted in partnership with the County Government of Mombasa, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Coast Guard Service, and the Agricultural Society of Kenya, all of whom deployed personnel to support the exercise and public sensitization efforts.
Presiding over the event, Michael Michuki emphasized the moral responsibility of communities to safeguard the environment, noting that caring for nature is both a civic and spiritual duty.
“This is not just about cleaning the beach today, but about changing our habits and protecting what God has entrusted to us,” he said, urging residents to adopt proper waste disposal practices.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Michael Muriki underscored the importance of sustained collaboration between faith-based organizations and government institutions in environmental conservation.
“Environmental stewardship must be a continuous commitment. When the church, government, and community come together like this, we create lasting impact and a cleaner, healthier future for generations to come,” he said.
Dr. Muriki further revealed that organizers plan to institutionalize the initiative by setting aside one week every year dedicated to beach clean-up activities, aimed at strengthening community participation and ensuring long-term environmental protection along the Coast.
Participants described the exercise as both impactful and eye-opening, noting the high volume of plastic waste collected within a short period. Organizers confirmed that the waste would be sorted, with recyclable materials handed over to relevant agencies for processing.
Officials from the Kenya Wildlife Service warned that pollution continues to pose a serious threat to marine ecosystems, affecting sea life and the broader blue economy, while the County Government of Mombasa reiterated its commitment to strengthening waste management systems.
The clean-up forms part of ongoing efforts by faith-based and public institutions to promote environmental sustainability, with organizers calling for more regular community-driven initiatives to maintain the cleanliness of beaches and other public spaces along the Coast.
