Agnes Aineah

Agnes Aineah is a Kenyan journalist with a background in digital and newspaper reporting. She holds a Master of Arts in Digital Journalism from the Aga Khan University, Graduate School of Media and Communications and a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communications from Kenya's Moi University. Agnes currently serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.

Alarm as Kenyan Urban Youths Ditch Christianity for Mixed Spiritual Practices

Young people in Nairobi, Kenya are abandoning Christianity and adopting alternative practices to meet their religious needs, a study by...

Little Left for Nigerian Man who Watched Militants Kill Three Family Members

Clement Usoo admits that he has lost all hope in life, and is only waiting for his death after watching...

Catholic Missionary Priest Injured in CAR Mine Explosion Undergoes Surgeries, Amputated

An Italian-born Catholic Priest has undergone numerous grueling surgeries, eventually losing his leg after he sustained injuries in a mine explosion in...

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Ongoing Catholic Bishops’ Plenary in Nigeria Urged to be Articulate on Country’s Woes

The ongoing meeting of the members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) is happening at a critical moment when the...

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone, Fr. Peter Konteh. Credit: Freetown Daily/Facebook

Religious Leaders in Sierra Leone Urged to Step up Efforts to Ensure Peaceful Elections

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called on religious leaders in the West African nation to...

Fr. Stan Chu Ilo, a Research Professor in the Department of Catholic Studies at DePaul University. Credit: PACTPAN

Time to “leave the scene”, Warring South Sudanese Politicians Told after Ecumenical Visit

A Catholic Theologian has called on political rivals in South Sudan to either commit to working with Pope Francis in...

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Oyo Diocese

This is the True Meaning of Valentine’s Day: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria

Is Valentine’s Day just about lovers hanging out in pairs? Is it all about those who claim to be in...

“Feed this fire of peace”: Catholic Missionary Nun in South Sudan on Pope Francis’ Pleas

For the longest time, South Sudanese have been living in “disillusionment, hopelessness, and abandonment”, Catholic Missionary Nun serving in South...

Christian Rights Entity Fears for Disruption of Nigerian Elections amid Increased Attacks

Christian Solidarity Worldwide, a UK-based human rights foundation, has raised alarm over heightened killings allegedly by Fulani men in Nigerian...

Catholic Activists Want Nigerians to Vote for Candidates Opposed to Christian Persecution

Members of CitizenGo, a Catholic activist organization, have urged the electorate in Nigeria to only vote in a president who is...

Catholic Priest in Kenya Develops Tool to Conquer Bad Habits ahead of Lent, Easter

Many people are struggling to get out of various addictions, including spending too much time on social media and watching...

Catholic Activists Call for Investigation into Possible Trafficking of Congolese Children

The recent nabbing of Croatians in a suspected case of trafficking of Congolese children lifts a lid on numerous such cases that...

Africa Had the Highest Number of Martyrs in 2022: Catholic Charity

The Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has paid tribute to Christians all over the...

Caption: Pope Francis greeting congregation at Dr. John Garang Mausoleum on 5 February 2023 just before presiding over Holy Mass
Credit: ACI Africa

“Africa is happy, grateful”: Catholic Bishops on Pope Francis’ Visit Despite Frail Health

Catholic Bishops in Africa and Madagascar have expressed their gratitude to Pope Francis for visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South...

Catholic Charity Calls for Renewed Humanitarian Advocacy as Mozambican IDPs Face Famine

The Catholic charity, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has warned of impending famine in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado, noting that IDPs in the...

Pope Francis speaks at an audience with the Democratic Republic of Congo's authorities, diplomats, and representatives of civil society in the on Jan. 31, 2023, on the first leg of a six-day trip that will also include South Sudan. At right is President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Credit: Vatican Media

Why Pope Francis’ Focus on Africa, Church Peripheries is “disruptive in a good sense”

Pope Francis has paid special attention to Africa, a Catholic theologian has said, noting that the Holy Father’s focus on...

Catholic Peace Entity Warns of Infighting Within Peace-Keeping Groups in DR Congo

The war in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could transition to infighting within armed groups...

Stop Blaming Apartheid Regime for South Africa’s Failures: Catholic Bishops

Political leaders in South Africa have, for the longest time, blamed the country’s failures on the past apartheid regime, members...

Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“We are ready to die,” Catholic Priest Says in Tribute to Murdered colleague in Nigeria

Christians in Nigeria are ready to stand for the truth and to defend their religious beliefs even if it means...

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Bishops Laud Growth of Catholic Church’s Service Delivery in Southern Africa

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have lauded the steady growth of the Catholic Church in the countries making...