EMBU, NOVEMBER 8, 2016(CISA) – Bishop Paul Njiru Kariuki of the Catholic Diocese of Embu has banned politicians from using the pulpit to woo voters ahead of the forthcoming 2017 General Elections. In an exhortation letter dated November 2, sent to priests and all Christians in the diocese of Embu, Bishop Kariuki said that political aspirants […]
Day: 9 November 2016
KENYA: NHIF Partners with The Mater Hospital in Treatment of Heart Conditions
NAIROBI, NOVEMBER 8, 2016 (CISA) – The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) today launched a partnership with Mater Hospital to aid in treatment of heart conditions. According to NHIF CEO Mr Geoffrey Mwangi, the partnership is meant, “to enhance local capacity to treat and provide funding to those who have heart conditions.” The NHIF Super Cover […]
KENYA: Religious Superiors’ Conference of Kenya Gets New Chairman
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 8, 2016 (CISA) – Fr Paul Sila Nzomo, OFM Capuchin is the new Chairman of the Religious Superiors’ Conference of Kenya (RSCK). According to a statement sent to CISA November 7, Fr Nzomo was confirmed as the new Chairman following “an absolute majority vote” that took place during the RSCK Annual General Meeting […]
MALAWI: Cardinal Filoni Concludes Malawi Visit, Heads to Zambia
LILONGWE NOVEMBER 8, 2016 (CISA) – Fernando Cardinal Filoni, Vatican’s Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples has concluded his visit to Malawi and is heading to Zambia. Cardinal Filoni arrived in Malawi on November 3 and was in Karonga Diocese as a special envoy of Pope Francis during which period he consecrated the […]
NIGERIA: Diocese of Shendam Gets New Bishop
JOS, NOVEMBER 8, 2016 (CISA)-Pope Francis has appointed Fr Davou Dung as the Catholic Bishop of Shendam diocese within the ecclesiastical province of Jos in Nigeria. The 58-year old Bishop who was appointed on November 5, 2016, is at present the parish priest of St Joseph’s Parish, Du in the Archdiocese of Jos. He succeeds […]