Religion

Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo an operation “in the coming days” after doctors found a nodule on his lung during a medical checkup. Addressing the faithful during his weekly Sunday Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square, the 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was early-stage and well localised. …

First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for healing, reconciliation and hope as the rebuilt KAG Christian Life Assembly Church in Kiambaa, Uasin Gishu County, was officially reopened nearly 20 years after the site became associated with the 2007–2008 post-election violence. Rachel presided over the reopening ceremony on Friday, September 11, …

Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit reaffirmed the church’s stance against political rhetoric during a high-profile function held Sunday, July 26, in Amagoro, Busia County. The occasion — the consecration of Vitalis Job Ekuru as the fourth Bishop of ACK’s Katakwa Diocese — drew a large turnout of …

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Nyeri Archdiocese has called on Kenyans to stay hopeful and make wise leadership choices, stressing that the nation’s challenges can still be overcome. In his Easter Sunday message, he said the resurrection of Jesus is a powerful reminder that hope persists even in the toughest …

Brothers and sisters,Christ is risen! Happy Easter! For centuries, the Church has joyfully sung of the event that is the origin and foundation of her faith: “Yes, Christ my hope is arisen / Christ indeed from death is risen / Have mercy, victor King, ever reigning” (Easter Sequence). Easter is …

Some East African Muslims are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today, Friday, after the moon was reportedly sighted on Thursday evening, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Acting Chief Justice of Kenya Sukyan Hassan said the moon has been sighted in several parts of the country, with ample evidence from …

William Ruto on Friday hosted a special Eid-ul-Fitr luncheon for Muslim leaders and members of the community at State Lodge in Kisumu, marking the start of a series of key engagements during his Nyanza tour. The event brought together a number of leaders, many linked to the Orange Democratic Movement …

Pastor Charles Wachira of Jesus Christ Compassion Ministry (JCM) USA has stepped down from his role, citing concerns over leadership decisions following confirmation that Bishop Ben Kiengei would host President William Ruto at the church. In a statement released on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Wachira highlighted serious issues regarding leadership …

Jesus Compassion Ministries (JCM) head preacher, Bishop Ben Kiengei, expressed excitement after Pastor Victor Kanyari, founder of Salvation Healing Ministries, accepted an invitation to worship at his Ruiru-based church. In a Facebook livestream by JCM on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Kanyari—who had earlier attended a service at his Njiru church—was …

On Saturday, the Catholic Church in Makueni officially installed Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe as the new Auxiliary Bishop of Wote Diocese. Bishop Kamomoe, previously serving as Auxiliary Bishop of Nairobi Archdiocese, was appointed by Pope Leo XIV on July 5, 2025, to assist in the newly established diocese, which was …