Catholic Bishops,Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops Stories

Catholic bishops criticise politicians for premature campaigns, ethnic divisions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

In addition to condemning early campaigns, the bishops called for economic justice through reforms in policies such as the housing levy and taxation.

Francis: A Pope who has cared deeply for the poor, opened up the Catholic Church
The Conversation  |  Feb 27, 2025

He was also the first pope to choose Francis as his name, thus honouring St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century mystic whose love for nature and the po...

Bishop Muheria: Faith-based hospital struggling as gov't fails to pay Sh250M debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

The archbishop warned that the debts were crippling healthcare services, yet faith-based hospitals have continued treating patients despite the financ...

"We’ll take the money elsewhere", Ruto allies slam clerics over donation rejection
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

"We don't donate money in church to impress bishops. We give to build churches, and we shall not stop," National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichun...

I won’t stop giving - Ruto says despite rejection of church donations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

In a show of continued support, Ruto pledged Sh15 million towards the upgrade of primary and secondary schools in Kipsitet, a locality in Kericho Coun...

How Ruto's rise from ‘David’ to ‘Zacchaeus’ sparked church rebellion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

The fallout has intensified as his administration enforces controversial policies, particularly heavy taxation, sparking dissent from clergy and citiz...

30 Pentecostal Churches criticise Ruto over runaway corruption, governance issues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

The church leaders accused religious organisations of compromising their moral authority by forming "unholy alliances" with the state.

Catholic Bishops reject Ruto's Sh5.6 million donations to Soweto church
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

President Ruto’s donations included Sh600,000 for the church choir and Parish Missionary Council (PMC), Sh2 million for the construction of a priests'...

Church leaders threaten protests over govt oppression, mismanagement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

Bishop David Kodia of the Bondo Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) expressed outrage over what he described as the government's attempt to "commercialise...

President Ruto defends flagship projects amid criticism, promises transformation
Amina Wako  |  Nov 17, 2024

President Ruto lauded the newly established SHA, which replaced the NHIF. He announced that the government had disbursed Sh5 billion to healthcare fac...

Kindiki: We’re addressing issues raised by Catholic bishops
Amina Wako  |  Nov 17, 2024

Kindiki addressed concerns raised by the Catholic Church, criticising the government's perceived failure to deliver on campaign promises and accusing...

President Ruto vows to address concerns raised by Catholic bishops
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The President highlighted his administration's commitment to addressing these issues through a collaborative government agenda.

Uhuru calls for unity, end to tribalism at Bishop Kimani's consecration in Embu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

He appealed for respect between leaders and citizens, noting that mutual respect fosters stronger bonds. "If a leader respects the people and their wi...

Ruto, Uhuru, Gachagua meet at Catholic bishop’s consecration in Embu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The event's organisers introduced the leaders amid loud cheers from the crowd, signalling public interest in the high-profile reunion. 

Let's focus on truth, Ruto tells Catholic bishops after hard-hitting statement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

Ruto appealed to religious leaders to work with the government to foster national unity and build a stronger Kenya.

Catholic bishops call out Ruto's government over broken promises, rising insecurity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

They accused leaders of repeatedly making empty promises, especially concerning critical issues like healthcare.

Bill seeks to have churches, religious organisations file annual financial reports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2024

Anyone who deliberately makes false entries or omission could face a fine of up to Sh100,000, a prison term of up to one year, or both.

Ruto stops publicising church attendance as pressure on govt mounts
Amina Wako  |  Jul 08, 2024

On Sunday, Ruto was conspicuously absent from churches, an unusual occurrence since he took power in September 2022.

Catholic Bishops condemn violence, call for peaceful resolution to anti-Finance Bill protests
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 25, 2024

The bishops finally condemned police use of force, arrests and indiscriminate and unnecessary use of live bullets on protesters.

Turkana County pilots Kenya's first seasonal malaria chemoprevention tool
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 14, 2024

The tools were developed based on findings from seasonal malaria research in Turkana's North and Central Sub-Counties conducted by Moi University in c...

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