Catholic Bishops,Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops Stories

"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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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