Diocese of Murang'a

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Murang'a () is a diocese located in the city of Murang'a in the ecclesiastical province of Nyeri in Kenya.

History March 17, 1983: Established as Diocese of Murang’a from Diocese of Nyeri

Leadership Bishops of Murang'a (Roman rite) Bishop Peter Joseph Kairo (17 Mar 1983 – 21 Apr 1997), appointed Bishop of Nakuru Bishop Peter Kihara Kariuki, I.M.C. (3 Jun 1999 – 25 Nov 2006), appointed Bishop of Marsabit Archbishop John Njue (Apostolic Administrator starting 2006.11) (Cardinal in 2007) Bishop James Maria Wainaina Kungu (since 27 June 2009)

See also Roman Catholicism in Kenya

Sources GCatholic.org Catholic Hierarchy