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Kenyan bishops urge calm as opposition rejects early results

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:53:52 -0400

NAIROBI, Kenya - Catholic bishops in Kenya called for calm in the East Africa nation, as pockets of violent postelection protests left at least five dead in opposition strongholds.

Nairobi Catholics deliver aid to citizens in drought areas

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 13:05:00 -0400

NAIROBI, Kenya – Catholics in Nairobi delivered a convoy of aid to the dioceses of Isiolo and Marsabit, where thousands are facing a severe drought.

Slovak nun, shot in South Sudan, dies in Nairobi hospital

Fri, 20 May 2016 14:30:00 -0400

NAIROBI, Kenya – A Slovak nun shot and wounded in Yei, South Sudan, died May 20 at a hospital in Nairobi.

After his death, Muslim Kenyan who shielded Christians hailed as hero

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:03:54 -0500

NAIROBI, Kenya - A Muslim man who shielded Christians after a passenger bus was ambushed by suspected al-Shabab militants is being saluted as a symbol of unity.

Belief in God seen in respect, unity, service, Pope says in Nairobi

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 09:58:53 -0500

NAIROBI, Kenya - Respect, unity and service are the foundations of a strong family, a solid democracy and a healthy response to the gift of faith — any faith, Pope Francis told the people of Kenya.

Pope Francis’ trip to Africa draws excitement, trepidation in Kenya

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:17:03 -0500

NAIROBI, Kenya - Pope Francis’ visit to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi Nov. 25–27 will bring healing and reconciliation to the East African nation that has suffered key setbacks in the recent past, senior bishops here say.