Kidoka Parish

The parish took  part in the Church and Community Mobilization Programme (CCMP). between 2022 to 2025. As part of the process, the church and community identified the resources they have, then worked together to bring about long-lasting change to their community.The CCMP has been funded by St James Church in the Diocese of Rochester. since 2018.
CCMP impacts in Kidoka

After the CCMP training, Christians in the parish are more engaged in community development. Church members raised funds to buy 130 chairs for the church, and both women and youth formed new choirs that contribute to worship and social outreach.

The training introduced modern farming techniques, leading to improved food security and increased income from crops like sunflowers and groundnuts.  Some families purchased tractors, expanded their farming activities and established food stalls, shops, restaurants and other small businesses.
 

All these activities are helping people to become more economically independent and provide for their families, pay school fees and build better homes.

Picture of the crop of sunflowers from drought-resistant seeds



In June 2025, St James Church, from the Diocese of Rochester, visited Kidoka to hear some of the impacts of the CCMP. The picture below shows members of St James' visiting the new church building.

For more information about the CCMP. Articles/514936/Community_Development.aspx