Kisumu, 15 January, 2026 / 6:09 pm (ACI Africa).
The Auxiliary Bishop-elect of Kisumu Catholic Archdiocese has expressed gratitude for his Episcopal appointment, and credited Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba as his mentorship as he prepares to assist him in shepherding the people of God in the Kenyan Metropolitan See.
Speaking to Capuchin TV about his envisioned Episcopal Consecration set for February 27, Mons. Vincent Odundo described Archbishop Muhatia as “a father”.
“I thank his Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, who has entrusted this responsibility to me to serve the people of God in the Archdiocese of Kisumu, to assist the Archbishop of Kisumu, most Reverend Maurice Muhatia Makumba,” Mons. Odundo said.
He added, “I also thank our Archbishop who has been, and is still our shepherd. In a very special way, he has mentored me, journeyed with me, and I want to thank him for being a father to me.”
The Kenyan Bishop-elect’s Consecration is to commence on February 26 with solemn vespers that are set to take place at St. Theresa’s Kibuye Cathedral of Kisumu Archdiocese from 5 p.m.
