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.

Security Challenges in Nigeria “can trigger vast humanitarian crisis”: Christian Leaders

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have warned of future humanitarian crises in the West African nation if the current...

Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of South Africa’s Umtata Diocese. Credit: SACBC

Strong Enculturation in Liturgy of 1980s “has not developed”: South African Bishop

Initiatives towards enculturation in liturgy witness in the 1980s in Southern Africa eclipsed, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of South Africa’s Umtata Diocese has...

In Madagascar, youth receive an education as part of the comprehensive support provided at a Salesian-run center. Credit: Salesian Missions

On World Education Day, Salesians Highlight Initiatives for Africa’s Vulnerable Youth

On the annual event of the International Day of Education (IDE) marked January 24, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of...

Newly Consecrated Local Ordinary of Kitale Diocese in Kenya, Bishop Henry Juma Odonya. Credit: Moses Mpuria/Sheshi Visual Arts

Church “wants strong commitment from you”: Nuncio in Kenya to New Bishop

The Catholic Church expects “strong commitment” from the newly Ordained Bishop for Kenya’s Kitale Diocese, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya...

Cake cutting session after Episcopal Consecration of Kenyan Bishop. From left: Newly Consecrated Local Ordinary of Kitale Diocese in Kenya, Bishop Henry Juma Odonya, President of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto, Bishop emeritus of Kitale Diocese, Maurice Anthony Crowley. Credit: Moses Mpuria/Sheshi Visual Arts

President of Kenya Hails Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Kitale Diocese as “a giant of faith”

The President of the Republic of Kenya has hailed Bishop Maurice Anthony Crowley, the first Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese...

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Strengthen “existing security measures” to Protect Life: Bishops in Nigeria to Government

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province are urging the government to strengthen security measures so as to protect the...

Permanent Voters Card (PVC). Credit: INEC

Nigeria’s Elections “a long-awaited opportunity to democratically choose leaders”: Bishops

Next month’s general elections in Nigeria offer the electorate “a long-awaited opportunity” to have a new crop of democratically elected...

Some of the 60 people, predominantly teen mothers, who completed a vocational training programme at Cyanika TVET school. Their training was sponsored by a Major Donor (private donor) through Trócaire and Duterimbere ONG. Credit: Trócaire

Teen Mothers in Rwandan Diocese Gain Vocational Skills in Catholic Entity's Initiative

The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, is empowering teen mothers with vocational skills in Rwanda’s Gikongoro...

Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Urged to Endeavor to “advance” Evangelization Mission

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) gathering for their Plenary Assembly at St. John Vianney National Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of...

Salesians in Benin’s Kandi Diocese Reaching Out to “abused, abandoned children”

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

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Don’t Be “passive consumers of spiritual goods”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria

The Local Ordinary of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has cautioned the people of God in the West African nation against...

Bishop Michael Odiwa of Kenya's Homabay Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Deliver on your mandate with integrity, decorum”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to President

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay in Kenya has urged President William Samoei Ruto to live up to the...

Bishop Ernest Sambou. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop of Saint-Louis Diocese in Senegal

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Ernest Sambou from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Saint-Louis in Senegal.

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) with President Muhammadu Buhari. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Commend President for Electoral Reforms Ahead of Feb. Polls

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for electoral reforms ahead of the elections slated...

Farhan takes an appetite test in Somalia after receiving treatment for being malnourished. Credit: Canadian Foodgrains Bank

Prolonged Drought in Somalia Exposing Families to “weakened immunity”: Catholic Entity

Hundreds of thousands of families in Somalia are exposed to “starvation and weakened immunity” due to prolonged drought in the...

DR Congo Situation “not completely clear” Even After Peace Agreement: Catholic Priest

The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is “not completely clear” even after the Central African nation...

AT least 38 people died and scores were injured when two buses collided in Senegal. Credit: Public Domain

Pope Francis Condoles with Victims of Senegal’s Tragic Road Accident, Expresses Closeness

Pope Francis has condoled with victims of the tragic road accident in Senegal that reportedly killed at least 40 people and injured...

A banner announcing the Year of the Eucharist 2023 in the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a (CDM) in Kenya. Credit: James Muriithi, CDM Social Communications Office

Kenyan Diocese Launches Eucharistic Year to Spur “significant change in spiritual matters”

The Year of the Eucharist 2023 that the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a (CDM) in Kenya has launched is expected to...

John Cardinal Onaiyekan. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Cardinal in Nigeria Cautions Politicians against “any form of manipulations” of 2023 Polls

John Cardinal Onaiyekan has cautioned politicians against any attempts to manipulate the results of next month’s general elections to their favor...

John Cardinal Njue. Credit: Nairobi Archdiocese

Cardinal in Kenya Lauded for Defending Human Life, Family in 50 Years of Priestly Ministry

In his 50 years of Priestly Ministry, John Cardinal Njue was committed to defending human life and safeguarding the “family as the...