NAIROBI NOVEMBER 10, 2015(CISA) – A fundraising dinner organized by the Kenya Conference in preparations for the papal visit of Catholic Bishops has netted Sh124.5 million. The dinner took place Friday November 6 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. Former President Mwai Kibaki who was the chief guest gave Sh5 million while President Uhuru […]
Day: 11 November 2015
KENYA:Government Assures of Security During Pope’s Visit
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 10, 2015 (CISA) – Two weeks before Pope Francis arrives in Nairobi, the government has assured Kenyans of security during his visit. “This is a massive security operation and it is being given all the seriousness it deserves,” State House Spokesperson, Manoah Esipisu said. “Unlike the visit by President Barack Obama when the government encouraged Kenyans […]
KENYA: Bishop Rotich Calls on Volunteers to Come forth for Pope’s Visit
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 10, 2015 (CISA) – Bishop Alfred Rotich, Chairman-Pope’s visit secretariat has urged Kenyans of good will to come forth as volunteers during pope Francis visit. “For those of you wishing to contribute in kind, by way of your time, expertise, facilities and homes, we welcome you too. We need volunteers in ushering, first-aid […]
KENYA: Over 900,000 Candidates sit for KCPE Examinations
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 10, 2015 (CISA) – The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examinations (KCPE) began today with the over 900,000 candidates sitting for the national exams. The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Kivilu on Monday November 9 said the exams will take place in 24,278 examination centers and the examination papers had […]
RWANDA: President Kagame warns of Genocide in Burundi
KIGALI NOVEMBER 10, 2015 (CISA) – Rwandan President Paul Kagame has implored neighboring Burundi to avoid the ethnic violence that ended his country in genocide in 1994, Vatican Radio reported. Regional and world powers have grown increasingly concerned that the security situation in Burundi could lead to civil war or mass atrocities, and that a […]
UGANDA: Muslims ready to receive Pope Francis
KAMPALA NOVEMBER 10, 2015 (CISA) – The head of communication and information at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) headquarters at Old Kampala, Hajj Nsereko Mutumba, has assured Catholics that the Muslim community will join the rest of Ugandans in welcoming the pontiff. “We have no problem whatsoever with the Pope’s visit, since we currently […]