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Bishop Joseph Mairura Okemwa

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Deacon’s Role Not Slavery But “Service of Dignity”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya at Ordination

Oct 13, 2025

Bishop Joseph Mairura Okemwa of the Catholic Diocese of Kisii in Kenya has emphasized that the Diaconate is “a service of dignity,” and called on new Deacons he ordained on October 11 to uphold moral integrity, humility, and authentic commitment to service.

Sr. Mary Margaret Osebe Oyieko. Credit: Capuchin TV

Evangelical Counsels “very important” for Religious: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Nuns

Jan 16, 2024

The Evangelical Counsels, the set of three vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, are at the heart of Religious Life, the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Kisii Catholic Diocese has said.

Bishop Joseph Mairura Okemwa of Kisii Diocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Unite Kenyans Regardless of Political, Ethnic Backgrounds: Kenyan Bishop to Politicians

Oct 31, 2022

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kisii in Kenya has called on politicians in the East African nation to come to terms with the fact that the general elections ended and to focus on uniting Kenyans regardless of their ethnic backgrounds.