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A section of members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB/Catholic Justice and Peace Department Facebook

Bishops’ Peace Initiative Aim to Transform “underlying conflict drivers” in Kenyan Region

Jun 27, 2023

The peace initiative that members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) are to launch has an objective of facilitating the transformation of factors behind conflict and “curb the perennial violence” in the country’s North Rift region covered by six Catholic Dioceses.

Fr. Cosmas Mwova (left) while attending WYD 2023 International Preparatory Committee meeting in Lisbon, last year. Credit: Fr. Mwova.

Kenyans’ Preparations for World Youth Day in Portugal in “top gear”: National Chaplain

Jun 14, 2023

The preparations for Kenyan youth to participate in the World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, in August are in “top gear”, the National Youth Chaplain of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has said.

Archbishop Martin Musonde Kivuva, delivering the keynote address at the convention of stakeholders of the Catholic Care for Children International (CCCI) in the region of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences of Eastern Africa (AMECEA) in Nairobi on 16 May 2023. Credit: Sr. Jecinter Okoth, FSSA/AMECEA

Let’s Support Families for Children’s “holistic development”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya

May 17, 2023

Families need to be supported to ensure the “holistic development” of children, the Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has said.

Fr. Andrew Small, Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors addressing participants during the convention of stakeholders of the Catholic Care for Children International (CCCI) in the region of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences of Eastern Africa (AMECEA) in Nairobi on 16 May 2023. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Not a new moral requirement”: Vatican Official on Safeguarding Children in Eastern Africa

May 17, 2023

The moral requirement to safeguard children is not new, the Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has said. 

KCCB Chairman, Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde. Credit: ACI Africa

Address Criminality, Catholic Bishops in Kenya Fault Move to Regulate Religious Entities

May 10, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have faulted the move by President William Samoei Ruto-led government to regulate religious organizations and practices.

Bishop Willybard Kitogho Lagho  of Kenya's Malindi Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Kenyan Starvation Cult: Catholic Bishop Highlights Sects to Avoid

May 4, 2023

Sects led by people who claim to have supernatural experiences could potentially be dangerous cults that must be avoided, the Catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Malindi Diocese has said.

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“Exploiting gullible Kenyans”: Bishops on Starvation Cult, Urge “speedy investigation”

Apr 24, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have joined other Christian leaders in condemning the activities of a suspected “starvation” cult in the East African nation under the auspices of “pastor” Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, revealed in dozens of deaths in the ongoing exhumation of bodies that Kenyan authorities have ordered.

Raila Odinga addressing some religious leaders including members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: Raila Odinga/Facebook

Kenya’s Opposition Leader Disagrees with Catholic Bishops’ Caution against Public Protests

Apr 23, 2023

The leader of the opposition coalition in Kenya has expressed disagreement with the caution Catholic Bishops in the East African nation made against the resumption of anti-government demonstrations.

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

Amend Kenya’s Constitution to Fortify “religious values on family”: Bishops on LGBTQ+

Apr 22, 2023

There is a need to amend Kenya’s Constitution of 2010 to safeguard and fortify “cultural and religious values on marriage and family” in the East African nation, members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have said.

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

“We are very much disturbed”: Kenya’s Catholic Bishops on Country’s Dialogue Process

Apr 20, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have expressed their concern about the political situation in the country.

A section of members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Caution Politicians against “seeking personal benefits” in Talks

Apr 13, 2023

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have challenged warring politicians in the East African country to front the interest of Kenyans as they work to resolve their conflicts.

Religious Leaders in Kenya. Credit: NCCK

Religious Leaders in Kenya Laud Government, Opposition “for hearing the plea of Kenyans”

Apr 5, 2023

Religious leaders in Kenya have lauded efforts made by the Government and the Opposition in the East African nation to halt weekly demonstrations that had routinely been characterized by acts of lawlessness, including property destruction, looting, invasion of private property, and even loss of lives. 

A section of members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB/Catholic Justice and Peace Department Facebook

Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Caution Government, Opposition against “stand-off, defiance”

Mar 23, 2023

Resorting to a “stand-off and defiance” on the part of the government and opposition leaders in Kenya will not address the “myriad of problems and crises” ordinary citizens are grappling with, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have warned.

Kenya's Supreme Court. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Seeks to destroy life”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya on Pro-homosexual Right Court Ruling

Mar 10, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have faulted the Supreme Court for its ruling to allow the registration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya's Nyeri Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Distasteful, disrespectful”, Archbishop in Kenya Faults State Official’s Remarks on GMO

Nov 21, 2022

A Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has termed as “distasteful and disrespectful to Kenyans” the remarks, which the country’s Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Trade and Industrialization made on the legalization of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) foods.

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) during a press briefing on 10 November 2022. Credit: KCCB

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Express Concern about High Cost of Living, Prolonged Drought

Nov 10, 2022

The high cost of living and prolonged drought in Kenya are among issues of national concern that the Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have highlighted in their latest collective statement.

Mr. Joseph Muriungi (right) and Mrs. Joyce Muriungi (Left) the Parents of Hillay Msafiri Kiama whose miraculous birth led to the beatification of Sr. Maria Carola. Credit: ACI Africa.

The Story of Blessed Carola’s Death “should speak to us all”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya

Nov 7, 2022

The story of the death of the Catholic Nun who was beatified in Kenya on November 5 should inspire Kenyans to give themselves in the service of the Lord and receive well, in their midst, those involved in the mission of evangelization, members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have said.

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education, Ezekiel Machogu Ombaki. Credit: CUEA

Kenya-based Regional Catholic University Hailed for “tremendous contribution to education”

Oct 29, 2022

An official of the Kenyan government has, during the 41st graduation ceremony of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), hailed the regional institution of higher learning for contributing to “education growth and social welfare” in the East African country.

Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of Kenya's Mombasa Archdiocese. Credit: Mombasa Archdiocese

Be Inclusive in State Appointments, Address “real issues”: Bishops in Kenya to New Leaders

Oct 3, 2022

The newly elected members of the executive in Kenya need to consider inclusivity in the appointment of State officials and to serve all Kenyans indiscriminately, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said. 

Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya of Kenya's Bungoma Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“We all need to be missionary children”: Kenyan Catholic Bishop at Diocesan PMC Holy Mass

Sep 21, 2022

There is need for following of Christ “to be missionary children”, making sacrifices to reach out others with the Gospel message in the example of the first evangelizers of the African continent, the Bishop of Bungoma Diocese in Kenya has said.