Six Catholic priests from the Diocese of Maralal have been suspended and placed under disciplinary action over alleged abuse of priestly authority, negligence and mismanagement of Church property.
Maralal Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya said the suspensions are part of measures aimed at strengthening priestly discipline, accountability and the proper management of Church resources.
The suspended priests are Paul Maina, Peter Musau, Stephen Lekasuyan, Peter Nderitu, Christopher Letikirich and John Dida.
Speaking during a service at St Peter and Paul Parish in Maralal, Bishop Joya said that since his appointment to the Diocese nearly four years ago, he had encountered widespread financial and administrative challenges, forcing him to seek donations and grants to restore its stability.
He said that in December 2022, he convened a meeting of all priests in the Diocese, during which they agreed that parishes and Church institutions would contribute towards addressing the Diocese’s financial difficulties.
