Kenya: Catholic Sisters Rescue and Restore Hope for Girls in Maralal Diocese
Sr. Nduku joins the rescued girls in a song In the remote region of Suguta Marmar in Samburu County, the mission of the sisters of Mary Immaculate of Nyeri has taken an urgent and transformative dimension. What began as pastoral, educational, and healthcare outreach has evolved into a lifeline for young girls at risk […]
AOSK Leads International Women’s Day Celebrations in Hola with Call to End Harmful Practices Against Girls and Women
The Association of Sisterhood of Kenya (AOSK) marked International Women’s Day on 7 March 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi Hola Parish in Tana River County. The event, hosted within the Catholic Diocese of Garissa, was held under the theme “Give to Gain.” The celebration brought together religious leaders, community members and partners committed to […]
Faith Amid the Floods: Missionary Benedictine Sisters in Chesongoch Rebuild with Hope
Chesongoch Mission Hospital Covered in Mud and Debris Following Floods. When the ground trembled and a roaring sound pierced the night of October 31st, the Benedictine Sisters in Chesongoch thought the generator had come on unexpectedly. But within moments, cries from outside shattered the silence, “Sisters, open the gate! Let us die together here!” It was […]
African Women Theologians Call for Shared and Inclusive Leadership in the Church
The African Women Theologians Conference 2025 leadership sessions on Day One moved from critique to concrete models, as theologians argued that the Church’s governance must be reimagined, from top-down authority to shared, contextual leadership rooted in African communal life. Speakers insisted that synodality’s promise, participation, listening and co-responsibility, requires institutional change and the adoption of […]
AOSK 2025 AGM Opens with a Call to Resilience, Self-Reliance, and Hopeful Mission
The Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK) opened its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, July 8, under the theme: “Pilgrims of Hope in Mission: AOSK Walks Steadfast Towards a Future of Resilience, Self-Reliance, and Sustainability.” The meeting, which runs until Friday, July 11, brings together congregational superiors from across the country to reflect on […]
One Year of Connection and Purpose: Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of the Communication Network for Catholic Sisters – Kenya
Today, we mark a joyful and meaningful milestone,the 1st Anniversary of the Communication Network for Catholic Sisters – Kenya. It’s a time to pause, give thanks, and reflect on a year filled with growth, learning, and connection. A Vision Brought to Life Launched on June 14, 2024, this network was born from a shared vision: […]
In the Footsteps of St. Francis: A Franciscan Reflection on Pope Francis
By Sr. Mary Francis Wangare Sebastian, Little Sisters of St. Joseph, KilgorisDirector, JPIC Franciscans Africa As a Franciscan and Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) with Franciscans Africa, I have found deep inspiration in the life and leadership of Pope Francis. Like our Holy Father St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis embodies […]