Kenya’s Catholic Church is raised alarm over the poor performance of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), the state corporation that provides universal health coverage (UHC) to Kenyans through a medical insurance cover.
Most Rev. Hubertus Maria van Megen, the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan has intimated the erection of a new diocese in Kenya to be excised from the larger Catholic Diocese of Machakos.
AFRICA/KENYA - The Apostolic Nuncio urges Christians to keep away from tribalism and to embrace unity Monday, 17 May 2021 tribalism KENYA 2021-04-14
Bungoma (Agenzia Fides) - Christians must keep away from tribalism which leads to the division of God s people and embrace unity to bring about peace. This is how Bishop Bert van Megen, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya, addressed the Christians present at the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the King of the Diocese of Bungoma. We are a new family, the family of God, which goes beyond the tribal differences that divide us , remarked the Nuncio in his homily. My wish is that this beautiful building, to which so many of you have contributed, financially or through your work and commitment, may contribute to greater unity in the diocese, so that the Christians of Bungoma become one family in Jesus-Christ. All who have collaborated are the stones, the masonry, the pillars, the windows, the tiles an