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Day after Bishops’ Fiery Statement, President of Kenya Says University Funding Model Issues “will soon be resolved”

Nov 17, 2024

The President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto , has expressed optimism that issues surrounding the highly contested New Higher Education Funding Model will be resolved.

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

“Culture of lies”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya Condemn Government of Unfulfilled Promises

Nov 14, 2024

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have condemned the government’s failure to keep promises they make to the citizens of the East African country, particularly concerning the provision of essential services including health care services in the country.

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

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Decry Abductions and Torture Linked to Past Anti-Government Protests

Nov 14, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have expressed their concern about the increasing cases of abductions, torture, and killings linked to the June Generation Z (Gen Z)-led protests, as well as the emerging trend of femicide in the East African country.

National Prayer Day at Subukia National Marian Shrine in the Diocese of Nakuru. Credit: ACI Africa

Couples, Families on Pilgrimage Share Testimonies of Strengthened Bonds, Inner Healing at Kenya’s National Marian Shrine

Oct 7, 2024

The “Village of Mary”, as the Subukia National Marian Shrine is fondly referred to, was a vast sea of blue on October 5. Over 50,000 pilgrims donning one of the colours associated with Mother Mary flooded the shrine in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru to express their devotion for the Mother of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Credit: ACI Africa

Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Chairman Sends Out Strong Message against Poor Governance in Eastern African Countries

Oct 6, 2024

The Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has decried poor governance in various countries in the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), noting that political leaders are causing the divisions in the region for their selfish interests.

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

Participate in “addressing root causes of displacement”: Kenya’s Bishops to Gov’t on World Day of Migrants, Refugees

Oct 2, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Kenya are urging the government as well as international stakeholders to support initiatives seeking to address the “root causes of displacement”.

Pope Francis with members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: Vatican Media

“We go home re-energized”: Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Say after Engaging Pope Francis in Ad Limina Visit

Sep 2, 2024

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have concluded their 10-day Ad Limina visit, saying that they return to the East African nation re-energized to serve in their respective Episcopal Sees. 

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba addressing journalists at a conference in Nairobi ahead of the Ad Limina visit scheduled for end of August. Credit: ACI Africa

Kenyan Bishops Eager to Engage the Holy Father on Country's Full Seminaries, Vibrant Church in Rome Visit

Aug 15, 2024

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have expressed their eagerness to talk about the growth of the Church in the East African country during their upcoming Ad Limina visit.

In Anniversary Speeches, Church Entities Laud ACI Africa for “amplifying” Church’s Voice, Exhibiting “professionalism”

Aug 11, 2024

In speeches during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI Africa), various Church entities have lauded the Kenya-based news service of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in Africa for giving media visibility to the activities of the Church in Africa. 

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba, Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) delivering the message of Catholic Bishop during the Episcopal Consecration of the Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Isiolo in Kenya. Credit: Radio Shahidi

Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Distance Themselves from Petition to Oust President, Commit to “multi-stakeholder engagement”

Jul 29, 2024

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have distanced themselves from a petition that has been filed at the High Court in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, seeking to remove President William Samoei Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, from office.

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

Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Warn of “intolerance, anarchy” as Youths Remain Hell-Bent on Anti-Government Protests

Jul 16, 2024

Youth-led protests in Kenya may degenerate into anarchy, members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have warned and appealed to the young people behind the Generation Z (Gen Z)-led protests to give dialogue a chance.

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

Catholic Bishops Laud Kenyan President for “efforts in the right direction”, Urge Him to Do More to “inspire hope”

Jul 16, 2024

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have commended President William Samoei Ruto for giving in to some of the demands of protesters in the country by throwing out the controversial Finance Bill 2024 and firing his Cabinet.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen. Credit: Capuchin TV

Kenyan Youths “mean business”, Want to Cleanse “temple of democracy”: Nuncio on Anti -Tax Protests

Jul 1, 2024

The Papal Nuncio in Kenya has weighed in on the recent protests led by the youths over the controversial Finance Bill of 2024, noting that the young people in the East African country “mean business” and want to revolutionize the country.

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

“You are our hope”: Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Laud Gen Zs for Patriotism in Spearheading Protests against Finance Bill

Jun 29, 2024

Kenya’s youths, who successfully spearheaded and actively participated in protests against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 have found favor with members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), who have particularly lauded the Generation Z (Gen Z) for manifesting patriotism and altruism.

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Meet President as Youths Spearhead Campaign to Stop Politicians from Church Fundraisers

Jun 28, 2024

A section of Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) members have had an audience with the country’s Head of State, President William Samoei Ruto, at State House in Nairobi, the capital city of the East African nation.

Bishop Willybard Lagho of Malindi Catholic Diocese reading a statement of the Interreligious Council of Kenya (IRCK) on Kenya's Controversial Finance Bill. Credit: IRCK Facebook page

“We support them fully”: Kenya’s Religious Leaders on Gen Z-led “peaceful” Protests against Finance Bill 2024

Jun 26, 2024

Religious leaders in Kenya have expressed their support for the ongoing Generation Z (Gen Z)-led protests against the controversial proposed Finance Bill 2024, calling for the withdrawal of the Bill which they say  has “punitive tax measures.”

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB)

Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Condemn “in strongest terms” Police Brutality, Killings as Anti-Tax Protests Rock Major Cities

Jun 25, 2024

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB)  have strongly condemned the killing of a section of protesters, who took to the streets in major Kenyan cities and townships to oppose the country’s controversial proposed Finance Bill 2024.

Members of the Youth Serving Christ (YSC) of Holy Family Minor Basilica of Kenya’s  Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) reading their message on Sunday 23 June 2024. Credit: Capuchin TV

Catholic Youths in Kenyan Archdiocese Join Gen Z-led Protests against “the enemy”, Finance Bill 2024, Appeal for Prayers

Jun 24, 2024

Members of the Youth Serving Christ (YSC) of Holy Family Minor Basilica of Kenya’s  Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) have made public their active involvement in the Generation Z (Gen Z)-led protests against the controversial proposed Finance Bill 2024.

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

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Ask Government to Pay Heed to Cries Over Contested Finance Bill

Jun 11, 2024

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have urged the government to establish a tax regime that is in favor of the country’s economic growth, cautioning against “punitive taxes” in the proposed Finance Bill 2024, which they say is oppressive to Kenyans.

Religious leaders in Kenya during the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO). Credit: KCCB

Religious Leaders in Kenya “strongly urge” Legislators to Engage Citizens in the National Dialogue Committee Report

May 5, 2024

Religious leaders in Kenya have “strongly” urged legislatures to engage citizens of the East African nation in the multiple constitutional reforms that members of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) have presented in their report.