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.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama poses with newly ordained Priests at the Redemptorist Spirituality Center in the Catholic Diocese of Oyo. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese/Facebook

Nigeria Needs Priests Who Can “teach, witness” amid Turbulence: Catholic Archbishop

Nigeria needs Priests who are ready to give hope to the people of God who are targeted in religious-based violence,...

Members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE). Credit: CBCE

Bishops’ 10-year Strategic Plan to Build Synergy in Ethiopia Catholic Church Institutions

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) are working on a 10-year strategic plan that is aimed at addressing the...

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria. Credit: ACN

“Be our voice”, Bishop in Nigeria to Catholic Entities, Says Terrorists are Well Connected

Those behind the ongoing killings, kidnappings and displacements targeting Christians in Nigeria are well connected individuals internationally and are misrepresenting...

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

Catholic Church in Kenya Urged to Address “entrenched” Tribalism Influencing Elections

The Catholic peace and charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has expressed concern that nearly 60 years after independence in Kenya,...

Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga in Malawi. Credit: ACN

How Catholic Diocese in Malawi is Navigating Rough Terrain, Handling Shortage of Priests

The Catholic Diocese of Karonga in Malawi has been forced to be creative in order to reach as many Christians...

Fr. Stanslaus Muyebe. Credit: Ordo Praedicatorum/Facebook

Catholic Church in South Africa Seeking Justice for Victims of Corporate Abuse

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is working to ensure that victims of human rights...

Catholic Charity’s Trauma Counseling Program to Handle Rising Mental Cases in Nigeria

The Catholic peace and charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has embarked on training of community volunteers in Nigeria’s Anambra State...

Sudanese Authorities Urged to Investigate Murder of Catholic Permanent Deacon’s Children

The UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), is calling for a speedy investigation into the murder of three children of...

Fr. Giuseppe Ambrosoli, a Comboni Missionary Priest who ministered in Uganda’s Archdiocese of Gulu as a beloved minister of the Eucharist, surgeon, philanthropist, and educator. Credit: Comboni Uganda

Preparations Underway for Beatification of Comboni Priest Who Embraced Lepers in Uganda

Many remember Fr. Giuseppe Ambrosoli, a Comboni Missionary Priest who ministered in Uganda’s Archdiocese of Gulu as a beloved minister...

Bishop Matthew Yitiereh. Credit: Courtesy Photo

New Bishop in Ghana Hopes to Uphold Spirit of Pioneering Missionaries in Growing Diocese

The newly consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yendi in Ghana has expressed a desire to walk in the...

Religious leaders in Kenya during a meeting with opposition leader, Raila Odinga at his Karen home. Credit: Kenya Catholic Media Network/Facebook

Kenya’s Faith Leaders Engage Main Challenger of President-elect ahead of Election Petition

Representatives of various faith groups in Kenya on Saturday, August 20, met Raila Amolo Odinga, the main challenger of the...

Orthodox Church in Cairo, Egypt. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Charity Funding Training of Priests in Egypt to Serve “marginalized” Christians

The Catholic charity and Pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is providing scholarships for the training of Priests...

Hamida Hassan Kutun, a recent beneficiary of Caritas Somalia humanitarian assistance who lost her husband three months ago due to drought. The 47-year-old mother of seven (4 girls and 3 boys) now lives at Kulmis IDP camp located in the village of Madino in Bulo barte Hiran Region of Somalia. Credit: Volunteers for Agricultural Development (VAD)

Aid Agencies Expressing Interest in Somalia’s Drought Crisis after Pope Francis’ Appeal

Various organizations that received Pope Francis’ August 14 appeal concerning Somalia’s “serious humanitarian crisis” owing to drought and famine are expressing their...

Bishop Martin Luluga. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop who Promoted “green evangelization” in Uganda Laid to Rest

The Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Nebbi in Uganda who was laid to rest on Wednesday, August 17 is being...

Catholic Charity Appeals to the UK to Save Nigerian Christians from Growing Persecution

Catholic charity and Pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has raised the alarm on the situation facing Christians...

Catherine Njore, the founder of Linda Vijana Initiative (LVI), an organization that addresses youth challenges in Kenya. Credit: Catherine Njore

Show Compassion amid “so much emotion”, Kenyan Pro-lifer on Handling Post-election Reality

Kenyans are dealing with varied emotions as citizens come to terms with results of the general elections, a Kenyan Pro-Life...

Why South Sudan Needs Now More Than Ever Leaders like Country’s Celebrated Catholic Bishop

Today, more than ever before, South Sudan needs more leaders like Bishop Paride Taban, the celebrated Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic...

Catholic Charity Concerned Christians in Some African Countries Practice Faith Underground

Christians in Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and in many other African countries experiencing religious persecution are being forced to...

Catholic Bishop Hopes Meeting with Somalia Authorities Will Yield to Religious Freedom

The Apostolic Administrator of Somalia’s Catholic Diocese of Mogadishu has expressed optimism that a recent meeting between Catholic Church leaders...

Sierra Leone’s Protracted Unrest May Trigger Past Civil Strife Memories: Catholic Priest

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has condemned the ongoing protests in the West African country, and...