The embattled cleric was recently released from custody after posting bail of about Sh16.15 million. His legal troubles stem from allegations that he siphoned off church funds for personal use.
Catholic Diocese of Kakamega Bishop Joseph Obanyi said that political leaders will no longer be allowed to organise or use church harambees for political gain in Kakamega and Vihiga.
Dominic Kimengich, who survived a gun attack while celebrating Mass in Todonyang near the Kenya–Ethiopia border in 2013, is set to take up a new role in Mombasa County.
Bishop Dominic Kimengich of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret has raised alarm over what he calls a growing attempt by authorities to suppress free speech ahead of next year’s general elections.
Bishop Cleophas Oseso of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru has questioned Kenya’s soaring Sh11.97 trillion public debt, urging citizens to reflect on its impact as economic hardship persists.
“Lobbing tear gas canisters at worshipers inside the Church is a gross violation of their constitutional right to worship provided under Article 32 of the Constitution of Kenya.”