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Clergy, Religious, Laity in Kenya’s Homabay Diocese Elated at New Bishop’s Appointment
Members of the Clergy, Religious men and women serving in Kenya’s Homabay Diocese and Lay faithful have expressed their jubilation at the news of the appointment of a new Bishop for the Diocese.
Faith Actors in Africa Recommend Gender Justice, Child Protection Laws to Curb Violence
The All African Council of Churches (AACC) and other faith-based actors have recommended the formulation of legislations that support safety of women and children as their way forward in reinforcing gender justice and child safeguarding.
Foster Stewardship, “balanced approach to creation”: Kenya’s Nuncio to Graduands
Graduands at a Kenya-based Catholic institution have been urged to foster stewardship in their leadership aspirations, putting to good use religious values for the “special care for God’s creation.”
Act to Bring Gender Equality in Church, Africa’s Faith Actors Urged at Launch of Activism
Church members in Africa have been asked to lead by example in bringing about gender equality as cases of gender inequality and related cases of Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) continue to soar during COVID-19 lockdown.
Age Limit for Public Worship Revised in Kenya amid Surge in Reported COVID-19 Cases
The leadership of the Catholic Archbishop-led Interfaith Council in Kenya has, among other guidelines, revised the ages of congregants allowed to participate in public worship in the East African nation.
Catholic Sisters’ Economic Project Transforming Nuns into Social Entrepreneurs in Africa
Students in the pioneer class of the Sisters Blended Value Project (SBVP), the first ever project of its kind in Eastern and Central Africa, are set to unveil their business plans after which they will launch their various income generating startups across the region.
African Faith-Based Organizations to Launch 16-Day Activism against Gender-Based Violence
The All African Council of Churches (AACC) and other Faith-based actors in Africa are commencing 16 days of activism across the continent to create awareness about Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV), which has reportedly skyrocketed during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Kenyan Prelate Recovering from COVID-19 Thankful for Prayers after Oxygen Support
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Nyeri Archdiocese has sent a message of appreciation to the people of God in the East Africa country, thanking them for journeying with him in prayers as he continues to battle COVID-19.
Ethics Postgraduate Program at Catholic Institute in Kenya to Nurture Leaders of Integrity
A new Masters of Arts (MA) in Ethics and Organizational Leadership program to be offered at a Kenya-based Catholic institution of higher learning jointly owned by 22 Religious Orders aims at nurturing leaders of integrity, officials of the Nairobi-based institution have told ACI Africa.
Kenyan Scholar Urges Credit Bureaus Not to List Struggling Defaulters amid Pandemic
As Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) strive to recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19 lockdown, which has continued to ravage economies around the world, a scholar at a Catholic-founded Kenya-based university has appealed to Credit Reference Bureaus (CRBs) to stop listing defaulters who are struggling to settle their debts.
Bishops in Kenya Fault Government for “leaving health-care workers exposed, vulnerable”
The failure by Kenya’s government to “consistently” support the healthcare system despite availability of funds is a concern for Catholic Bishops in the East African nation who fault the country’s leadership for “leaving health-care workers exposed and vulnerable.”
Jesuits’ Scholarship to Enable Vulnerable Refugees in Kenya Access University Education
A scholarship opportunity by the international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), aims at providing vulnerable refugees living in Kenya access to university education, the leadership of the agency has said.
Eleven Africa-based Catholic Institutions Commit to Get Rid of Fossil Fuels
Eleven Africa-based Catholic institutions are among 47 global faith entities whose leadership made a joint announcement Monday, November 16 committing to divest from fossil fuels.
Kenya’s First Benedictine Abbot Told to “cut out stubborn” Monks at Blessing Ceremony
The Catholic Church in Kenya witnessed the blessing of the country’s first-ever Benedictine Abbot who was told not to hesitate in cutting “out stubborn” members from the 106-year-old Religious Order that is part of the Benedictine Confederation.
Catholic Refugee Agency Appeals for Humanitarian Access amid Ethiopia’s Tigray Violence
The leadership of a Catholic refugee agency with operations in 56 countries worldwide is appealing for humanitarian access to Ethiopia’s Tigray region, which is experiencing violent conflict between the Federal government forces and the paramilitary in the Northern region of the Horn of Africa country.
JRS’ 40th Anniversary a “celebration of Christian charity, commitment, love, dedication”
The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is set to mark four decades of existence this weekend, a celebration that highlights 40 years of “Christian charity; commitment, love, and dedication,” the leadership of the agency has said.
Eastern Africa’s Bishops Express Solidarity with Ethiopians amid Fighting in Tigray
Bishops in Eastern Africa have expressed their solidarity with the people of God in Ethiopia amid reportedly escalating violence pitting the Federal government against the local authorities of the country’s Northernmost Tigray region.
Kenya’s Bishops Express Reservations about “Building Bridges Initiative”, Want CONSENSUS
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have expressed their reservations about the “Building Bridges Initiative” (BBI) report, highlighting the gaps that need to be addressed in what they describe as “a draft in progress.”
Catholic Pontifical Organization Announces Global Campaign against Religious Persecution
Christians all over the world continue to be persecuted on the basis of their faith, a Catholic Pontifical organization has said while announcing this year’s global call for religious freedom.
Kenyan Franciscan Friar Says Latest Award “great honor, privilege, by God’s grace”
The Kenyan Franciscan Friar who won the Global Teacher Prize for 2019, Br. Peter Mokaya Tabichi, has described his latest prize, the 2020 Ahimsa Award, as a “great honour and privilege” that has come through God’s grace.
