The Inauguration of the new Archbishop of Kisumu Catholic Metropolitan Diocese Philip Anyolo is taking place at Uzima University in Kisumu.
Among those in attendance are DP William Ruto and Opposition Chief Raila Odinga.
Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula, governors Anyang Nyong’o (Kisumu), Cornel Rasanga (Siaya), Wycliffe Wangamati (Bungoma) and Cyprian Awiti (Homa Bay) are also present.
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops chairman Philip Anyolo takes over from Archbishop Zacchaeus Okoth who has retired after being in charge since May 21, 1990.
Anyolo was previously the bishop of Homa Bay diocese.
In Kisumu to celebrate inauguration of Most Rev. Philip A.S. Anyolo as new Archbishop of Kisumu. Archbishop Anyolo replaces now retired Archbishop Zacchaeus Okoth. May God ordain every path upon which the Archbishop steps. @dailynation @StandardKenya @citizentvkenya @NTVnewsroom pic.twitter.com/zjyf0hOkkm
— Wycliffe W Wangamati (@GovWWangamati) January 12, 2019
Deputy President Dr.William Rutto at the installation of Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo Kisumu Catholic Archbishop at Uzima University ground in the Company of Rails Amollo Odinga#TeamRutto #Teamwilliamsamoei#Statehouse2022 pic.twitter.com/buwmba7Ye5
— Philemon Chelanga (@PhilemonChela14) January 12, 2019