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.

Perpetual vows of two young Carmelites at Bangui, Monastery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel December 20, 2020. / Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).

International Catholic Charity Donates Towards Formation of Novices in CAR

Young Carmelite Novices in the Central African Republic (CAR) have received a financial boost from the Catholic pastoral charity and...

Do Not Hinder Vaccine Rollout, Church Leaders in South Africa Appeal to Government

The leadership of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) has appealed to the government to hasten the access to...

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of John Cardinal Njue as Archbishop of Nairobi Monday, January 4, 2021.

Kenyan Cardinal’s Retirement Accepted in Latest Administrative Changes by Pope Francis

The retirement of John Cardinal Njue of Kenya’s Archdiocese of Nairobi has been accepted by the Holy Father who has...

Resilience Paying Off for Catholic Sisters’ Project on Kenyan Streets

Jeremiah Wekesa who loitered on Kitale streets in western Kenya where he sought solace away from harsh conditions at home...

Catholic Charity Group at Kenyan Parish Restoring Hope in Sick, Poor Slum Dwellers

Juliet Mbinyu had lost hope in life when she approached Fr. John Munjuri, the Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Parish...

Catholic Sisters’ Host Project in Ghana Receives Boost from Pontifical Aid Agency

For long, members of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) serving in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Sunyani have...

Newly Launched Catholic Television in Kenya to Carry EWTN Programs

Ukweli TV, Kenya’s newly launched Catholic television under the auspices of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) is set...

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Catholic Aid Organization Facilitating Church Marriages for Couples in Ethiopia

The Borana people, members of one of the indigenous tribes in the South of Ethiopia, are embracing Catholic Sacraments with...

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama administers the sacrament of confirmation at St. John Mary Vianney Parish in his Archdiocese of Abuja. / Facebook Page Abuja Archdiocese.

Nigerian Archbishop Appeals to “uncharitable” Political Leaders to Embrace Selflessness

The life of John the Baptist is an example of immense humility, a Nigerian Prelate has said while calling on...

The future James Corboy Secondary School under construction. It is an initiative of Religious Sisters of the Holy Spirit (RSHS) in Zambia’s Monze Diocese. / Religious Sisters of the Holy Spirit (RSHS).

Catholic Sisters in Zambia to Build School in Inaugural Entrepreneurship Project

Sr. Edna Himoonde, a member of the Religious Sisters of the Holy Spirit (RSHS) in Zambia’s Monze Diocese envisions a...

Disrespect for Land Heritage, Racial Superiority Cause Conflicts: Nigerian Bible Scholars

The lack of respect for land heritage and claims for racial superiority are behind conflicts in contemporary society, members of...

Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba, with Sisters Nancy Omete, Gladys Otwori, Norah Nyausi, and Jacqlyne Ngoge who professed their final vows Saturday, December 5 in Kenya's Nakuru Diocese. / ACI Africa.

In Africa, “families can be obstacle to vocations”, Kenyan Bishop Cautions at Profession

In Africa, family ties can hinder those who have devoted their entire lives to the service of God’s people as...

Fr. Matthew Remijio Adam Gbitiku, appointed Bishop of South Sudan's Wau Diocese by Pope Francis, November 18, 2020.

Jubilation, Appreciation, Optimism High in South Sudan Days after New Bishop’s Appointment

Days after the appointment of the new Bishop for South Sudan’s Wau Diocese, members of the lay faithful belonging to...

Prince Dr. Asfa Wossen Asserate. / (© Asfa-Wossen-Asserate.

Ethiopia, Eritrea Fighting Militias Together, Political Analyst Tells Catholic Aid Agency

An Ethiopian political analyst has told a Catholic aid agency that Eritrea is fighting the Tigray People’s Liberation Front alongside...

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga with late Imam Omar Kobine Lamaya.

Cardinal in Central Africa Pays Tribute to Imam Who Worked to Unite Christians, Muslims

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has eulogized the late Imam Omar Kobine Lamaya, acknowledging his tireless work...

Still from CRTN production on Iraq. / Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International.

Ahead of Christmas, Catholic Pontifical Entity Launches 24 Days of Free Documentaries

The leadership of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International is announcing free access to 24 documentaries that capture...

Faith Actors in Africa Recommend Gender Justice, Child Protection Laws to Curb Violence

The All African Council of Churches (AACC) and other faith-based actors have recommended the formulation of legislations that support safety...

A truck that was torched during a protest over the employment of foreign truck drivers in South Africa.

Stop the Killing, Prelates in South Africa Appeal amid Torching of Foreigners’ Trucks

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) are appealing for an end to violence in South Africa in...

Act to Bring Gender Equality in Church, Africa’s Faith Actors Urged at Launch of Activism

Church members in Africa have been asked to lead by example in bringing about gender equality as cases of gender...

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese.

Nigerian Prelate Urges Government to Support Catholic Church in Fight against Boko Haram

The intervention of the Catholic Church has been key in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria, a...