Kenya Archives

Catholic bishop says troubled Somali refugees still need acceptance, help
- Catholic News Service, Global Church
- June 23, 2017
Persecuted at home and unwanted in the Kenyan refugee complex, the largest in the world, Somali refugees struggle to find a safe place to stay. The chairman of Kenya bishops’ commission on migrants spoke up about their plight urging countries to continue welcoming refugees.
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Kenyan faith leaders urge better treatment for children with HIV
- Global Church, Religion News Service
- June 18, 2017
The World Council of Churches working in tandem with many faith leaders in Kenya are trying to bring attention to the HIV/AIDS issues that continue to be a key problem in the nation. On the Day of the African Child, they called on pharmaceutical companies to prioritize the development of affordable, easy-to-swallow HIV drugs for children as one concrete action to implement immediately.
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Kenyan bishops warn against election violence, insecurity
- Catholic News Service, Global Church
- May 5, 2017
Ahead of the general elections that will take place in Kenya in early August, the chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops warned the citizens to vote for “God-fearing” leaders with integrity instead of candidates who promote violence and hate speech and take bribes.
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Halal finds a footing in Kenya, and not only among Muslims

In a country where Muslims are a small minority, they are having outsized influence with their halal laws. Halal shops and restaurants as well as beauty and cosmetic shops are finding plenty of Catholic and Christian customers who are looking for products they know are safe.

Catholic university students aid drought-stricken communities in Kenya

Students at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa answered the call made by the Church and international organizations to help the communities in Kenya who risk starvation due to the drought that has devastated the region. Through concerts and donations, the students managed to raise money and collect food for the needy.

Nairobi Catholics deliver aid to fellow Kenyans in drought areas

A severe drought is devastating over half the counties in the east African nation of Kenya. In most affected regions, rains have failed for two seasons, resulting in wide crop failure, acute water shortages, and a decline in animal productivity. Food security and nutrition issues have overcome some people’s ability to cope.