What NPC does

CITAM (Christ is The Answer Ministries), legal entity previously known as NPC, is a Pentecostal church founded in Kenya in 1985 with headquarters in Nairobi (P.O. Box 42254-00100). Its flagship assembly, CITAM Valley Road, was commissioned in 1985 and remains the mother church of a network now spanning 24+ assemblies organized into Northern, Southern, and Western regions across Kenya, plus international outposts in Romania, USA, and East Timor. Governance is exercised through a Council of Elders, Deacon Board, and Presiding Bishop (currently Rev. Dr. Calisto Odede, with Rev. Justus Mugambi as Deputy Bishop since October 2023).

The ministry's core product is weekly worship, pastoral care, and discipleship delivered through these assemblies, complemented by a diversified ecosystem of programs and subsidiaries: PAC University (3,800 students from 25 nationalities, chartered February 2008), CITAM Schools, the Kiserian Children Centre (orphan rehabilitation, 590+ children served since 1995), Hope Media broadcasting, and Kadolta Resort. Recent initiatives include the Together In Generosity (TIG) capital campaign targeting Kshs 2.5 Billion (~USD 19M) over two years to settle 24 assemblies with permanent land and sanctuaries, the Strategic Plan 2023-2027 with five pillars (Missions, Discipleship, Care, Social Transformation, Organizational Development) targeting 9.2M direct and 42M indirect reach, and mission expansion into Turkana via a World Vision Kenya partnership.

Revenue is derived from voluntary tithes, offerings, and donations collected through M-PESA Paybill numbers, an online giving portal accepting USD and KES, in-service collections, and corporate/individual contributions to specific programs (drought relief, evangelism truck, children centre). The organization employs 264 staff and operates as a registered Kenyan non-profit, with no external investors, parent company, or public shareholders.

Name

NPC

Legal name

Christ is The Answer Ministries

Website

https://citam.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CITAM (Christ is The Answer Ministries) is a Kenyan Pentecostal church founded in 1985, operating 24+ assemblies across Kenya and internationally, delivering worship, education (PAC University), child rehabilitation, and community outreach programs funded by voluntary donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Pentecostal church services
• Christian ministry programs
• Religious education services
• Orphan care rehabilitation
• Discipleship and missions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: CITAM receives voluntary tithes and offerings from congregants during worship services and through dedicated giving platforms including M-PESA Paybill and online giving portals.
2. Strategic Giving (Together In Generosity): The ministry conducts capital campaigns such as the Together In Generosity (TIG) initiative, which aims to raise Kshs 2.5 Billion over two years to purchase land and construct permanent sanctuaries for 24 assemblies.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations support various ministry programs including the Kiserian Children Centre, missions work, and disaster relief efforts such as drought response programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

CITAM operates as a Pentecostal church ministry providing weekly worship services, pastoral care, prayer programs, and Christian spiritual formation through a network of over 24 regional assemblies across Kenya (Northern, Southern, and Western regions) plus international assemblies in Romania, USA, and East Timor. The ministry supplements its core religious services with affiliated programs including the CITAM Kiserian Children Centre for orphans and vulnerable children, PAC University and CITAM Schools for Christian education, HopeMedia broadcasting, the Kiserian Prayer Centre, and structured discipleship programs (DVBS, The Bridge, CAMP).

Product overview

CITAM (Christ is The Answer Ministries) is a Pentecostal church organization operating as a unified ministry with a platform-plus-services model. The core offering consists of church services and ministries delivered through a network of 40+ regional assemblies across Kenya, plus international locations in Romania, USA, and East Timor. Supporting services include the CITAM Kiserian Children Centre (orphan and vulnerable children rehabilitation), PAC University (affiliated higher education institution), HopeMedia (communications), CITAM Schools, and Kadolta Resort (conference facility). Digital offerings include an Online Giving Platform accepting USD and KES, and the Together in Generosity initiative for land/sanctuary fundraising. Programs include The Safari pilgrimage, DVBS children's program, The Bridge youth transition program, and CAMP internship. The Strategic Plan 2023-2027 guides five pillars: Missions, Discipleship, Care, Social Transformation, and Organizational Development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Together in Generosity (TIG): A fundraising initiative to raise Kshs 2.5 Billion in two years to settle 24 assemblies by purchasing land and constructing permanent sanctuaries.
• Hope Media
• PAC University

Products and services

• Church Services and Ministries Weekly worship services, prayer programs, pastoral care, and spiritual guidance delivered through a network of regional assemblies across Kenya and internationally (Romania, USA, East Timor). Aimed at Christian congregants and faith-seekers.
• Together in Generosity (TIG) Campaign Capital fundraising initiative to raise Kshs 2.5 Billion in two years to purchase parcels of land and construct permanent sanctuaries for 24 assemblies. Aimed at CITAM members and donors supporting church expansion.
• Online Giving Platform Digital donation platform accepting US Dollar (USD) and Kenya Shilling (KES) currencies for tithes, offerings, and project contributions. Aimed at CITAM congregants and supporters worldwide.
• CITAM Kiserian Children Centre Transitional shelter established in 1995 for orphans and vulnerable children, offering rehabilitation through education sponsorship, counseling, medical treatment, food, nutrition, and Christian spiritual nurture. Aimed at orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya; over 590 children have been rehabilitated.
• CITAM Valley Road (Flagship Assembly) Flagship/mother assembly of CITAM located in Nairobi, celebrating 40 years of ministry since the commissioning of its sanctuary. Aimed at Christian congregants in Nairobi's Northern Region.
• HopeMedia Media and broadcasting arm of CITAM delivering Christian media and communications content to audiences in Kenya. Aimed at CITAM members and broader Christian audience.
• PAC University Affiliated Pentecostal/Presbyterian University offering 2 PhD programs, 10 Master's degrees, 10 Bachelor's degrees, 8 diplomas, and 4 certificates, with 3,800 students from 25 nationalities as of July 2023. Aimed at prospective tertiary students seeking Christian higher education.
• CITAM Schools Educational institutions under CITAM's umbrella, including the registered school at CITAM Kiserian Children Centre operating up to Class 8, plus sponsorship programs for secondary and higher education. Aimed at children of CITAM members and the wider community.
• CITAM Kadolta Resort Resort and conference facility operated by CITAM offering hospitality services. Aimed at CITAM members for retreats, conferences, and events, plus external guests.
• Position Papers on Contemporary Issues (Book) Published book of biblical reflections on contemporary issues including life, family, faith, and business, developed over 13 years and launched on 6 February 2026. Aimed at Christian readers and thought leaders.
• The Safari (Pilgrimage and Retreat Program) Pilgrimage and retreat program for spiritual enrichment and community building among church members. Aimed at CITAM members seeking deeper fellowship.
• DVBS (Daily Vacation Bible School) Annual children's discipleship program reaching thousands of children across assemblies with Bible lessons, songs, crafts, and activities. Aimed at children from nursery age through secondary school age.
• The Bridge: Ex-Cans Programme 9-week discipleship and capacity building program for Form 4 Ex-Candidates bridging the gap between high school and university/college. Aimed at recent high school graduates.
• Mobile Evangelism Truck State-of-the-art mobile evangelism truck with inbuilt platform, sunlight screens, powerful sound system reaching over 10,000 people, and generator enabling deployment to remote areas without electricity. Aimed at delivering mass evangelism outreach to communities across Kenya.
• CITAM Apprenticeship Ministry Program (CAMP) 1-year program providing fresh graduates the opportunity to serve in ministry on a full-time basis, with potential for confirmation of calling into ministry. Aimed at recent graduates exploring ministry as a vocation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 590 orphans and vulnerable children transitioned through rehabilitation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• World Vision KenyacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026CITAM partnered with World Vision Kenya to transform lives in the Turkana region. World Vision Kenya is supporting CITAM's mission station establishment at Ngatadei, Lokichar, including relief and development programs. The partnership involves community development initiatives alongside spiritual outreach.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves26 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mavuno Church: Nairobi-based evangelical church with multiple campuses across Kenya, a focus on church planting, and a comparable multi-regional community-led growth model serving overlapping Kenyan congregants.
• Daystar Christian Centre: Nigerian mega-church with significant broadcast media (Daystar Television), educational programs, and conference-led engagement, comparable to CITAM's HopeMedia arm and Family Discipleship Conference.
• Watoto Church: Uganda-based Pentecostal church with a similar integrated model combining worship services, children's care/residential programs (Watoto Child Care Ministries), and community outreach, directly parallel to CITAM's Kiserian Children Centre and social action work.
• All Nations for Christ Church: Kenya-rooted Pentecostal/charismatic church network with multiple branches and a regional model directly competing with CITAM for Nairobi and Kenya congregants and donors.
• Christ Embassy: Global Pentecostal church founded in Nigeria with strong digital presence, multiple international cells, and youth-oriented programming analogous to CITAM's digital reach and youth ministry focus.
• Nairobi Chapel: Nairobi-based evangelical church with multiple branch locations, youth programming, and a comparable urban Kenya Pentecostal/evangelical positioning competing for the same donor and member base as CITAM.
• Deeper Life Bible Church: Large Nigeria-origin Pentecostal church with significant African footprint, network of regional branches, schools, and a missions-driven model comparable to CITAM's assembly structure and outreach emphasis.
• Dunamis International Gospel Centre: Nigeria-based Pentecostal church with multiple branch locations and a strong focus on discipleship, missions, and conferences, paralleling CITAM's community-led GTM and regional assembly model.
• Redeemed Christian Church of God: One of the largest Pentecostal denominations globally, headquartered in Nigeria with extensive African presence, multiple regional/continental assemblies, a university (Redeemer's University), and similar community-led church planting, missions, and capital campaign models. Highly comparable in scale, structure, and faith-based service portfolio to CITAM.
• Winners' Chapel (Living Faith Church): International Pentecostal ministry headquartered in Nigeria with churches across Africa, Bible schools, and a model combining worship services, educational institutions, and humanitarian outreach, closely aligned with CITAM's diversified ministry ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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