Advertisement

Catholic Church in Kenya

Archbishop Anthony Muheria. Credit: ACI Africa

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

Jun 6, 2022

A Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has faulted politicians in the East African nation for prioritizing the use of slogans over political manifestos ahead of the general elections scheduled to take place on August 9. 

Bishop John Mbinda, ordained Bishop of Kenya's Lodwar Diocese on 4 June 2022. Credit: ACI Africa

"Never fall into the temptation of routine": Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya to New Bishop

Jun 5, 2022

The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has cautioned the newly ordained Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar against the temptation of “routine” characterized with "blindly following” the beaten path of traditions.

Archbishop Anthony Muheria during the Thursday, June 2 virtual meeting with Catholic Communicators. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishops in Kenya to Begin “Sunday message strategy” to Foster Evangelization

Jun 3, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have pledged to start sharing weekly messages in what is to be called “Bishops' Sunday message” aimed at fostering evangelizing in the East African nation.

Some members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) during the May 27 press conference. Credit: Radio Maria Kenya/Facebook

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Launch Drought Appeal Initiative to Address Food Crisis

May 31, 2022

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have launched a drought appeal initiative that is aimed at raising funds to help families affected by drought in about 15 Catholic Dioceses of the East African country.

Kenyan Government to Collaborate with Catholic Media Houses in Capacity Building: Official

May 30, 2022

An official of the Kenyan government has said that the ministry in which he serves is ready to “work together” with Catholic Media Houses in the country to foster capacity building of Catholic journalists for better communication.

Catholic Media houses in the Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya displaying their work at the Holy Family Minor Basilica on the World Communications Day celebrated on Sunday, May 29. Credit: ACI Africa

Let’s Report Differently “from secular media agencies”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya

May 30, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have challenged communicators who profess the Catholic faith to take into account their Christian faith when reporting. 

Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Credit: WHO

Catholic Doctors in Kenya Want WHO Assembly to “explicitly reject” Proposed Regulations

May 29, 2022

Members of the Kenya Catholic Doctors’ Association (KCDA) are asking the country’s Attorney General (AG) to advise Kenya’s representative at the ongoing Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly to “explicitly reject” the proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR).

Fr. Andrew Bwalya addressing representatives of Catholic Media Houses in Nairobi Archdiocese during their meeting at the Daughters of Paul in Westlands, Nairobi on 3 March 2022.  Credit: Fr. Isaac Maina, SDB/BEAMS/Nairobi

Effective Communication “can diffuse tension, unite, promote life”: Nairobi-based Priest

May 28, 2022

The Church can embrace effective communication to resolve conflicts, bring about unity among people, and foster the value of life, a Nairobi-based Catholic Priest has said.

Some members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) during a press conference May 27. Credit: Radio Waumini/Facebook

Do Not Elect Political Candidates with Pro-abortion Tendencies: Catholic Bishops in Kenya

May 27, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have urged the people of God in the East African country to evaluate political candidates seeking to be elected in the August 9 general elections so that they can vote in pro-life leaders.

Credit: JENA Africa

Jesuit Entity in Africa Urges States to “halt use of crop-based feedstocks in biofuels”

May 27, 2022

Officials of the Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network – Africa (JENA), a department of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM), are calling on governments across the world to stop using crop-based feedstocks in biofuels as millions face starvation globally amid increased food prices.

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Nyeri Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Kenya “facing stormy weather, exchange of ungodly words” in Election Campaigns: Archbishop

May 26, 2022

Kenya is experiencing a “stormy weather” amid intensifying political campaigns ahead of August 9 general elections with politicians exchanging “ungodly words”, a Catholic Archbishop in the East African country has said, and called on political leaders to sacrifice their ego for peace. 

Sr. Beatrice Njau, FSP, Directress of Paulines Audiovisuals Africa. Credit: Sr. Beatrice Njau, FSP/Nairobi

Ahead of Communications Day, Kenyan Nun Urges Journalists “to preserve Christian values”

May 22, 2022

Catholic journalists are to foster Christian values in their practice of professional journalism to facilitate evangelization through modern means of communication, a Nairobi-based Catholic Nun has said. 

A poster announcing forthcoming 56th World Communications Day (WCD) in Kenya's Nairobi Archdiocese. Credit: Fr. Isaac Maina, SDB/BEAMS/Nairobi

Catholic Media Houses in Nairobi Conducting Awareness Campaign ahead of Communications Day

May 20, 2022

Catholic Media houses in the Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya are conducting campaigns to sensitize the people of God in the Kenyan Metropolitan See about the forthcoming 56th World Communications Day (WCD).

John Cardinal Njue with the SMA deacons he ordained at St Monica Kitengela Noonkopir Parish, Diocese of Ngong. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Cardinal in Kenya Urges Parents to Support Children’s Desire to Join Religious Life

May 17, 2022

The Cardinal in Kenya has called on parents to support their children’s desires to join Religious Life.

Fr. Albert Ngengi Mundele. Credit: BICAM

African Priest Urges Responsible Parenthood, Says Parents “abandoned responsibilities”

May 15, 2022

There is need for responsible parenthood in Africa, the Director of the Catholic Biblical Centre for Africa and Madagascar  (BICAM) has said, bemoaning the fact that some parents “have abandoned their responsibilities”.

Fr. Elias Muriithi,  addressing participants in the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO) workshop that brought together its members in Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Emulate Jesus Christ, “serve without discrimination”, Kenyan Priest Urges Catholic Women

May 13, 2022

The Chaplain of the Kenya National Council of Catholic Women (KNCCW) has called upon Catholic women across the globe to follow the example of Jesus Christ, serving all people without discriminating anyone based on social, economic, religious or any other distinguishing factors.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen lays hands on the head of Bishop George Muthaka, during his episcopal ordination May 7 at Our Lady of Consolation Cathedral of Garissa Diocese grounds. Credit: Garissa Diocese

Nuncio in Kenya Cautions against “power, imposition”, Calls for “humility of heart”

May 9, 2022

The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has cautioned church members including members of the Clergy against the tendency to refer to authority saying, “The church of Christ does not build on power or on imposition.”

Psoter announcing the May 5 book launch. Credit: Pauline Publications Africa

Newly Launched Book to Redefine Religious Life amid Challenges: Catholic Priest in Kenya

May 6, 2022

A new book on Religious Life seeks to redefine the life of consecrated persons and to prepare them to tackle current challenges in life, a Catholic Priest who provided a review of the book said.

Bishop Willybard Kitogho Lagho of Kenya's Malindi Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Environmental Task Force to Address Farmer-Harder Hostility: Kenyan Catholic Bishop

May 6, 2022

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Malindi in Kenya has blamed protracted violence between the farming and cattle-rearing communities in the various regions served by his Episcopal See on effects of climate change and expressed optimism that a new taskforce on the environment will address hostilities in the coastal region.

Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru, Chairman of the Commission for Education and Religious Education of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

Christian Leaders in Kenyan County Initiate Prayer, Civic Education Forums Ahead of Polls

May 6, 2022

Christian leaders in Kenya’s Embu County have organized a number of meetings aimed at educating voters and praying for the 2022 general elections.