Month: May 2016

NAIROBI MAY 27, 2016 (CISA) — The religious leaders in Kenya have come together to urge for an urgent political solution to the dispute around the Electoral Commission ahead of the General Elections of 2017. In a press statement read in part by Rt Rev Philip Anyolo, chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops […]

NAIROBI MAY 27, 2016(CISA) – Maria Voce, President of the Focolare movement has called for promotion of culture of unity and understanding in Africa. She said that it was important to promote “the charism of unity especially among students in order to survive in the contemporary society we are living in today.” “Culture of unity […]

NAIROBI MAY 27, 2016 (CISA) – Prof Justus Gitari Mbae was on May 26 installed as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) in Nairobi. Prof Mbae effectively takes over from Monsignor Dr Pius Rutechura who has since been appointed to other responsibilities in the Church back in Bukoba Diocese Tanzania. The […]

NAIROBI, MAY 26, 2016(CISA) – The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission on May 26 met the Inter- religious Council of Kenya as part of the on-going stakeholder engagement on election management and the debate on electoral reforms. During the meeting, the commission urged all the parties involved to accord them a fair hearing and involvement, so […]

NYERI MAY 24, 2016(CISA)- Archbishop Peter Kairo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has called on the faithful to follow the good example of Blessed Irene “Nyaatha”. The Archbishop was speaking during the occasion of the first anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Irene Stefani “Nyaatha” on May 23 at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. “What […]

JUBA MAY 24, 2016(CISA)-The Catholic Diocese of Yei is in mourning following the death of Sr. Veronika, Theresia Racková a Slovakian missionary of the Mission Congregation of the Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS). According to a statement from the SSpS Communication Office, signed by Sr. Mary John SSpS – Assistant General, Sr Veronika was […]

NAIROBI MAY 24, 2016 (CISA) – Thousands of participants took part in the 14th edition of the Mater Heart Run held in Nairobi and other parts of the country on May 21 in efforts to raise awareness and funds to support children with heart conditions. This year’s event took place at Nyayo National Stadium and […]

NYERI MAY 24, 2016(CISA)-Archbishop Peter Kairo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has urged the government and the opposition to embrace dialogue to end demonstrations seeking the removal from office the commissioners at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). “Only dialogue can solve this crisis, not demos. Let us sit together and solve this […]

ARUSHA MAY 24, 2016(CISA)-Leading facilitator of the Inter-Burundi Dialogue, Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa has promised to meet all stakeholders who did not attend the Arusha meeting. In a statement sent to CISA today, Mkapa confirmed that he will be able to meet all the stakeholders who were invited to attend the Arusha Dialogue and […]

PRESS STATEMENT ON REFUGEES AND THE PROPOSED CLOSURE OF REFUGEE CAMPS BY KENYA CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS (KCCB) “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” Matthew 25:36 We, the Catholic Bishops of Kenya, in solidarity with humanitarian voices, wish to raise our voice in expressing our deepest concerns regarding the Government’s directive on the […]