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Catholic Church in Kenya
Let’s Safeguard the Environment, “look for other sources of livelihood”: Kenyan Archbishop
A Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has urged the people of God in the East African nation to engage in activities that contribute to safeguarding the environment.
Young Changemakers in Uganda Take Mission to Isolated Island in Community Projects
In a list of grassroots projects that the Ugandan wing of Together for a New Africa (T4NA) engaged in in the initiative’s first cycle, the young changemakers set sail for Bussi, a small island in Lake Victoria to inspire children at the island to work against all odds to stay in school.
Be Inclusive in State Appointments, Address “real issues”: Bishops in Kenya to New Leaders
The newly elected members of the executive in Kenya need to consider inclusivity in the appointment of State officials and to serve all Kenyans indiscriminately, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said.
“Together for a New Africa” Youth Project Seeking to Collaborate with Local Universities
Plans to expand Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network of former students of Sophia University Institute, may include bringing universities offering leadership courses in Africa on board, an official at the Italy-based university has said.
“Together for a New Africa” Cofounder Hopes Youth-led Initiative Will Yield a University
One of the founders of Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network of former students of Italy-based Sophia University Institute and other young leaders committed to shaping “a new Africa”, is optimistic that the initiative will give birth to an institution of higher learning that will serve African students, allowing them to gain skills that are taught at the institution that is supported by the Focolare Movement.
Catholic Project for Young Changemakers Spreads to 14 African Countries in New Cycle
What started four years ago as a burning desire by a handful of students of Italy-based Sophia University Institute to transfer the learning institution’s culture of unity to Africa has evolved into a gigantic initiative of young changemakers that now covers 14 African countries.
Catholic Activists Pushing for Creation of “Family Ministry” in Kenyan Government
Catholic activists in Kenya under their global umbrella foundation, CitizenGo, are demanding that the Kenyan government create a new ministry that will be solely dedicated to the institution of the family in the national agenda.
Fellow Clergy, Confreres, Can Be the Biggest Threat to a Priest: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya
A Catholic Priest is most likely to face more opposition, criticism and all manner of threats from his fellow members of Clergy and confreres than from anywhere else, the representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has said.
Oppose Comprehensive Sexuality Education Budgets: Kenyan Bishop to International MPs
International legislators need to oppose budgets toward “bad education programs” such as Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), which United Nations (UN) agencies and the European Union (EU) present to their respective parliaments, the Catholic Bishop at the helm of the Commission for education has said.
Kenya’s Christian Professionals Laud Politicians for “maturity, calmness” During Elections
Christian Professionals in Kenya have expressed gratitude to all political actors in the just concluded general elections in the country, acknowledging with appreciation their manifestation of “maturity and calmness”.
Focus Attention on Holding Elected Leaders to Account: Faith Leaders in Kenya to Citizens
Religious leaders in Kenya have urged citizens of the East African country to shift their attention from the general elections to holding elected leaders to account as the electioneering period has ended.
Kenya’s First Cardinal Headed to Sainthood Hailed as “a great gift to the Church”
Kenya’s first Cardinal, the Servant of God, Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga, who is being considered for Sainthood, has been hailed as “a great gift to the Church” in the East African country and the world.
Kenya’s Supreme Court Upholds President-elect’s Victory after Call for Calm, Prayers
Kenya’s Supreme Court has, on Monday, September 5, delivered a verdict upholding the victory of Deputy President, Dr. William Ruto, who was declared winner of the country’s closely contested August 9 presidential election.
Caritas Internationalis Seeking Partners to Address Bishops’ Drought Appeal for Kenya
The leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is calling on people of good will to support the drought appeal that Catholic Bishops in Kenya have made.
“African culture more receptive to gift of Eucharist”: Comboni Missionary in New Book
An Italian-born member of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) who has ministered in Kenya since 1989 has, in a new book, expressed appreciation for cultures in Africa, saying that they are “more receptive to the gift of the Eucharist”.
Vote against UN Attempt to Legalize “safe abortion”: Catholic Activists to African Nations
Catholic social activists across Africa under their umbrella association, CitizenGo Africa, are calling on nations on the continent to vote against "safe abortion" as fronted in one of the agenda of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Adhere to Constitution, Rule of Law: Christian Workers to Kenya’s Incoming Government
Members of the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) are calling upon the political leaders elected following Kenya’s general elections to adhere to the country’s constitution and the rule of law.
Accept Verdict of Supreme Court on Poll Petition as Justice: Faith Leaders in Kenya
Religious leaders in Kenya have urged citizens of the East African country to accept the ruling of the Supreme Court that one the political coalitions in the August 9 general elections, Azimio La Umoja, filed seeking to overturn the Presidential results.
“Work together to conclude elections”: Kenyan Archbishop to Election Body amid Discord
The Archbishop of Mombasa Archdiocese in Kenya has challenged members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to bridge their differences and work together to conclude the electioneering period in the East African nation despite the disagreement between them.
Ahead of Postponed Governor Poll in Kenyan County, Catholic Bishop Advocates for Peace
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya has called upon the people of God under his Pastoral care to maintain peace as the electorate in the Kenyan County prepare to elect their Governor.
