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 […]
Day: 27 May 2016
KENYA: Focolare President Calls for Culture of Unity in Africa
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 […]
KENYA: CUEA Installs New Vice Chancellor
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 […]
KENYA: Electoral Body Meets Religious Leaders, Asks for Fair Hearing
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 […]