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Magdalene Kahiu

Magdalene Kahiu

Magdalene Kahiu is a Kenyan journalist with passion in Church communication. She holds a Degree in Social Communications from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Currently, she works as a journalist for ACI Africa.

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Govt-University Unions “unending negotiations” Factor in Nigeria’s Insecurity: Lay Leaders

The fact that the “unending negotiations” between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)...

Bishop Sithembele Sipuka, First Vice President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). Credit: Bishop Sithembele Sipuka

Catholic Bishops in Africa Urge Inclusion of Indigenous Communities in “climate discourse”

Catholic Bishops in Africa are calling for the incorporation of indigenous people in discussions on biodiversity and climate. 

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Nigerians “cannot afford to be indifferent” in 2023 Election Process: Church Officials

There is need for Nigerians to actively participate in the processes leading to the 2023 general elections in their country,...

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kenya's Kisumu Archdiocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Path of Holiness Entails Discovering “place of Word of God, Eucharist”: Kenyan Archbishop

A Catholic Archbishop has called on Kenyans to find a place for the Word of God and the Eucharist in...

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Nigeria Needs to Address Violence in a “far more proactive” Manner: Christian Entity

There is need for the government of Nigeria to address the violence in the country in a “far more proactive”...

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Caution against “careless voting”, Advocate for Servant Leaders

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) are calling on the electorate in Kenya to examine political candidates on the...

Fr. Charles Chilufya addressing participants during two-day the strategy building workshop that brought together representatives of member and partner organizations of JENA in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss climate justice and integral ecology. Credit: JCAM

African Jesuit Priest Calls on Faith Leaders to “speak to hearts” Regarding Climate Matter

The role of faith leaders is “cardinal” in ensuring the conversion of hearts for the good of the environment, the...

Fr. Camillus Ejike Mbaka (right) and Mr. Peter Obi (left). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigerian Diocese “condemns, dissociates herself from” Priest’s “divisive utterances”

The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu in Nigeria has, in a co-signed statement, condemned and distanced itself from what it...

Auxiliary Bishop of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso Appointed Local Ordinary of Manga Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Léopold Médard Ouédraogo as the new Local Ordinary of Manga Diocese in Burkina Faso.  

Catholic Priests “must never give in to the calls to arm the Church”: Nigerian Priest

The President of the Regional Union of Priests of West Africa (RUPWA) has urged his brothers in the Priesthood to...

Mrs. Chimwemwe Sakunda, National Coordinator of the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM). Credit: Magdalene Kahiu/ACI Africa

Months after Cyclones, Storms in Malawi, “situation still dire”: Catholic Church Official

The people of God in parts of Malawi are still living in distress months after Cyclone Ana and Tropical Cyclone Gombe as well as...

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Nigeria’s Church Leaders Reject “Christian/Christian, Muslim/Muslim ticket” for Presidency

Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed their opposition to political parties in the West African nation nominating presidential...

Late Sr. Mary Clotilde Hegarty. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Irish Catholic Nun Who Formed Catholic Priests in Kenya Eulogized as “mother figure”

Late Sr. Mary Clotilde Hegarty, a native of Ireland who, for close to two decades, participated in the formation of Major...

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit:  KCCB

Catholic Bishops in Kenya “demand from (political) aspirants more respect for the voter”

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have cautioned political aspirants against the tendency to demean voters ahead of the August 9 general...

Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke. Credit: CADEK

Being Named Cardinal Opportunity to “do my best for salvation of souls”: Nigerian Bishop

Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke, one of the two Cardinals-designate from Africa, has described his being named candidate to receive a red from Pope...

Natasha Muhyila Phiri, JCTR Social and Economic Development Programme Officer reading the statement of the Jesuit scholars in Zambia. Credit: JCTR

Introducing Food, Energy Subsidies in Zambia “will not be sustainable”: Jesuit Scholars

Introducing subsidies on food and energy in Zambia as advised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not going to...

Some of the Three major Seminaries in Kenya. Credit: Archdiocese of Nairobi

Increasing Number of Major Seminarians in Kenya “a good crisis”: Catholic Archbishop

The rise in the number of Major Seminarians in Kenya that has resulted in “a minor crisis” of lack of...

Archbishop Maurice Makumba Muhatia of Kenya's Kisumu Archdiocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Exercise Caution When Reporting Politics in Kenya: Catholic Archbishop to Journalists

There is need for news journalists in Kenya to proceed with caution when reporting politics ahead of the general elections...

Archbishop Anthony Muheria. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Faults Politicians for Downplaying Manifestos, Using Slogans

A Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has faulted politicians in the East African nation for prioritizing the use of slogans over...

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen during the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop John Mbinda of Kenya's Lodwar Diocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Says Ecumenical Visit “a celebration” of Christian faith

The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has described the scheduled ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation...