By SANDRA MULOMI
The head of Steward’s Revival Pentecostal Church (SRPC), Archbishop Samuel Ngacha Njiriri, has been appointed a global ambassador of the Family Peace Association (FPA), in recognition of his contribution to promoting family values, youth mentorship and the welfare of Kenyans.
Archbishop Njiriri was also appointed the co-chair of the global peace ambassadors council in Kenya.
Archbishop Njiriri becomes the seventh Kenyan to receive the prestigious recognition, following his installation during the association’s annual meeting held in Seoul, South Korea, from October 4 to 10, 2026.
His appointment places him among international religious and community leaders expected to advance the association’s mission of strengthening families as a foundation for peaceful societies.
Fred Rangala, who is the Africa regional representative and accompanied the archbishop to South Korea, said the recognition was a reflection of Njiriri’s longstanding efforts to promote the wellbeing of families and encourage responsible citizenship, particularly among young people.
Rangala said the archbishop had distinguished himself through his commitment to mentoring the youth and instilling in them values that would enable them to become responsible members of their families and society.
“Since joining the Family Peace Association, Archbishop Njiriri has been moulding the youth into good and responsible family members. The association primarily enlightens and educates people on family values,” Rangala said.
He added that the organisation was working towards national transformation by encouraging communities to embrace moral principles and build stronger family relationships.
According to Rangala, the association believes that the family is the most important institution in shaping individuals and determining the moral direction of society.
Its philosophy is anchored on the belief that lasting peace cannot be achieved without stable, ethical and responsible families, with much of its work revolving around the theme of creating “One Family under God”.
The organisation promotes values-based peacebuilding, drawing on spiritual and moral principles to encourage peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and responsible leadership.
Its approach places emphasis on strengthening relationships within households, arguing that harmony at the family level provides the foundation for unity and stability in communities and nations.
The association was co-founded in 2017 by Dr Hyun Jin Preston Moon and his wife Dr. Junsook Moon with its headquarters in South Korea.
USA based Jinman Kwak, .is the current global FPA president.
Dr Moon is also the co-founder and global chairman of the Global Peace Foundation (GPF), an international organisation that promotes peacebuilding through values-based leadership, community empowerment and partnerships across different sectors of society.
The FPA has since expanded its presence beyond Asia, establishing branches in several African countries, including Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola, Mozambique, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon and Nigeria.
Rangala said the association was also looking to extend its reach to Eritrea and Ethiopia, where branches are expected to be established.
In Europe, Germany serves as the organisation’s regional hub, while the United States hosts its central regional operations in the Americas.
Kenya is among the countries where the association is seeking to deepen its engagement with communities through programmes aimed at promoting family cohesion, responsible parenting, youth development and women’s participation in leadership.
Rangala said the organisation’s activities were not limited to religious institutions but also involved creating platforms through which families and communities could discuss challenges affecting their welfare.
He noted that educating young people on the importance of family responsibility was particularly important at a time when communities were grappling with changing social values and increasing pressure on traditional family structures.
The association’s emphasis on family values also informs its engagement with women, whom it considers important partners in promoting social stability and community development.
As part of its efforts to expand these conversations in Kenya, FPA is organising the She Leads, We Rise Women Conference 2026, scheduled for November 19 at the FPFK Trinity Church Hall in Kimana, Kajiado South.
The conference is expected to bring together women leaders, community representatives and other stakeholders to discuss women’s leadership, empowerment and inclusion.
The event will be held under the theme From Dream to Destiny, which seeks to encourage women to pursue their aspirations and participate more actively in leadership and decision-making.
Gender, Culture and Children Services Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo is expected to attend as the chief guest.
Pauline Wamukowa, the Autism Ambassador Kenya, is also expected to be among the guest speakers.
Her participation is expected to bring attention to the importance of including people with disabilities and their families in conversations about leadership, representation and social development.
Set Up 4 Autism, a non-profit organisation that promotes the welfare and interests of children with autism in Kenya, welcomed Wamukowa’s anticipated participation in the conference.
In a message posted on its Facebook page, the organisation said her involvement reflected the importance of creating spaces that promote leadership, representation and inclusion.
“As she joins conversations around the theme From Dream to Destiny, we celebrate her continued participation in spaces that promote leadership, representation and inclusion. We wish her all the best,” the organisation said.
The conference is expected to provide an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas on how women can overcome barriers to leadership while contributing to the welfare of families and communities.
For FPA, such initiatives complement its broader philosophy that peaceful societies are built through responsible families, ethical leadership and active community participation.
Arcbishop Njiriri said his appointment as a global ambassador is expected to strengthen the association’s engagement in Kenya, particularly through religious institutions and community-based initiatives that seek to promote responsible family relationships and social harmony.
“My recognition also provides an opportunity for me to advance discussions on the role of faith-based organisations in addressing social challenges and nurturing a generation that values family responsibility, integrity and peaceful coexistence,” he says.
