Joseph Obanyi
Bishop Joseph Obanyi of the Kakamega and Vihiga Diocese has been in the news for criticizing the National Assembly and Senate for their failure to advocate for the health sector, highlighting the financial struggles faced by St Mary's Mission Hospital due to unpaid debts by the government.
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Bishop Joseph Obanyi has announced that St Mary’s Hospital Mumias will reopen at the end of January to serve thousands of residents who have been without services since the facility was shut down last year.
St Mary's Hospital Mumias to reopen end of January, says Bishop Obanyi
Kenya· 2026-01-19Kakamega Catholic Diocese Bishop Joseph Obanyi said the rate at which the cases of road accidents are happening across the country is worrying.
Kenyans urged to stop recklessness on roadsKenya· 2025-12-26
Bishop Joseph Obanyi expressed concern over the alarming rate of road accidents in the country and urged drivers to be responsible.
Calls for Kenyans to stop recklessness on roads this festive season dominate X-mas celebrationsKenya· 2025-12-25Bishop Joseph Obanyi signed a memo announcing the rescheduling of Bishop Sulumeti's burial date.
Bishop Sulumeti burial moved to Friday after requestsKenya· 2025-11-14
Bishop Joseph Obanyi announced the passing and urged Christians to keep the late bishop in their prayers.
Former Kakamega Bishop Philip Sulumeti passes away at 88Kenya· 2025-11-10
Bishop Obanyi has dismissed claims made by Musalia Mudavadi regarding payments to St Mary's Mission Hospital.
Mudavadi, Bishop Obanyi engage in war of words over SHA paymentKenya· 2025-09-01
Bishop Joseph Obanyi accused the National Assembly and Senate of failing to fight for the health sector.
Khalwale criticises Ruto over the closure of St Mary's Hospital in MumiasKenya· 2025-08-04
Bishop Joseph Obanyi has imposed a ban on politicians addressing mourners at funerals conducted by the church in Kakamega and Vihiga counties.
Bishop Obanyi: No political rallies at funerals in Kakamega, VihigaKenya· 2025-03-25
