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Silas Isenjia

Silas Isenjia

Silas Mwale Isenjia is a Kenyan journalist with a great zeal and interest for Catholic Church related communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University in Kenya. Silas has vast experience in the Media production industry. He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.

Fr. John Okwoeze Odey. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Suspended Nigerian Catholic Priest Apologizes, Denounces His Book Content as “contentious”

Fr. John Okwoeze Odey, the member of the Clergy of Abakaliki Diocese in Nigeria who was suspended in November last...

The students who have been selected as Trócaire’s ‘Conservation Champions’. Noel Nizeyimana, Marie Grace Iradukunda, Bernadette Nambajimana, Theogene Nizeyimana , Laurence Uwimana, Nowa Niyonizeye, also pictured in the centre is Ange Imanishimwe, Executive Director of BIOCOOR. Credit: BIOCOOR/Trócaire

Catholic Entity Facilitates Further Studies for Youth “to protect Rwanda’s biodiversity”

The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, is facilitating further studies for half a dozen youth in...

Credit: Agenzia Fides

Catholic Priest in Ethiopia Urges Collective Response to “immense humanitarian” Need

The need for humanitarian assistance in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is “immense”, a Catholic Priest in the Horn of Africa country...

Bishop Manuel António Mendes dos Santos. Credit: Agência ECCLESIA/MC

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop of São Tomé and Principe Diocese Aged 62

Bishops are expected to submit their respective letters of retirement at the age of 75. Compelling reasons such as “ill-health...

Habso’s family walked for 20 days from Wajid Region to Luuq town in Gedo Region, southern Somalia (approx. 70 kms) when the last of their goats died and they had no food to sustain the family. Left to right back row: Anab (7); Father Ibrahim Yarow (49); Habiba (8); Habso (3); mother Abshiro Adn Mohammad, (35), baby Nasra (8 months); Hassan (9). Front row: Abdi Nassir (5); Abdifatah (4) and Fartun (6) Pic: Miriam Donohoe. Credit: Trócaire

Catholic Entity Warns Malnutrition in Somalia to “get much worse in coming months”

There is “severe malnutrition” in parts of Somalia’s Gedo region and the situation is to “get much worse” if action...

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

Be Law Abiding ahead of Elections, Transitions: Bishops in Kenya to Civil Servants

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have called upon civil servants in the East African nation to abide by...

Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi . Credit: CBCN

“Material means must never obscure supernatural dimension of Church”: Nuncio in Nigeria

Exposure to means of livelihood by world standards, including physical structures, material riches, and power “must never obscure” the people...

Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke, interviewed by  Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, National Director of Social Communications in Nigeria. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Be Responsible, Protect “lives, properties of Nigerians”: Cardinal-designate to Government

The Cardinal-designate in Nigeria has challenged the Federal government of the West African nation to become responsible and protect the...

Dr. Susan Gitau, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Elewa Ulevi Consultancy, a firm in matters pertaining to Alcohol and Substance abuse and other addictions in Kenya. Credit: Courtesy photo

Girls Abusing Drugs More Than Boys, Consulting Firm to Kenyan Catholic Schools Principals

While it has been believed that drug abuse is a challenge for boys, a consulting firm in Kenya has told...

Salesian missionaries provide education and for the basic needs of youth in their programs in Chad. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians in Chad Using Education to Give “most vulnerable youth a sense of self-worth”

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) serving in Chad are using education to reach out to...

Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi during the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Isaac Bunde Dugu of Katsina-ala Diocese in Nigeria. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN)

Selection of Bishop Candidates Goes Beyond Ethnicity, Place of Origin: Nuncio in Nigeria

The selection of candidates for the Episcopal office in the Catholic Church goes beyond ethnic backgrounds and geographical origins, the...

Participants at the seventh edition of Kenya’s Catholic Schools’ Principals Association (CaSPA) conference in Nairobi. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Principals of Catholic Schools in Kenya Urged to Ensure “a distinctive Catholic identity”

Principals of Catholic Schools in Kenya have been urged to ensure “a distinctive Catholic identify” in their respective institutions of...

Fr. Luigi Brenna. Credit: Edo State Police Command/BBC

Italian Priest in Nigeria “responding to treatment” after Captors’ Beatings: Official

An Italian Catholic Priest ministering in Benin City Archdiocese in Nigeria is “responding to treatment” after he suffered injuries from...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama and some Priests after his pastoral visit at St. Matthias Mulumba Azhata Catholic Parish of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let’s Join “mission of peace, reconciliation, repentance”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called upon the people of God in the West African country to become...

Bishop Matthias Ssekamanya of Uganda's Lugazi Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Foster “skills of leadership” in Students: Catholic Bishop in Uganda to School Management

A Catholic Bishop in Uganda has challenged those at the helm of Our Lady of Africa Senior Secondary Namilyango (OLAN) to foster...

A poster announcing the training organized by members of the Positive Psychology Association of Kenya (PPAK). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Positive Psychology Entity in Kenya to Foster Ethical Living in Planned Training: Official

The training that members of the Positive Psychology Association of Kenya (PPAK) have organized this month seeks to go beyond the usual...

Fr. Alain Clément Amiezi, appointed Bishop of Odienné Diocese in Ivory Coast on 30 June 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Parish Priest of St. Odilia Cathedral of Bondoukou Diocese in Ivory Coast Appointed Bishop

Pope Francis has appointed the Parish Priest of St. Odilia Cathedral of Bondoukou Diocese, Fr. Alain Clément Amiezi, Bishop of...

By 2050, it is projected that as many as 38.5 million people in East Africa will be forcibly displaced. Credit: JRS

“Adapt sustainable development planning” to Address Climate Change: JRS Official in Africa

An official of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has underscored the need...

Children at Foyer Don Bosco in Benin have basic needs met thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians in Benin’s Kandi Township Reaching Out to Children in “complex situations”

Foyer Don Bosco, a children’s home under the auspices of members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)...

Deborah Nyambach, one of the young mothers who has benefited from the trainings by the Nairobi Central Zone Self Help Group initiative. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Entity in Kenya Transforming Lives of Young Mothers in “parenthood” Initiative

Young mothers in the Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya are benefiting from a life skills program spearheaded by members of...