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IAFN Consultation on violence opens in Nairobi

IAFN Consultation on violence opens in Nairobi

A conference on violence in the family organised by the International Anglican Family Network (IAFN) opened in Nairobi, Kenya, today.

17 June 2003

Kenya to host 13th International Conference on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Kenya to host 13th International Conference on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections

The Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa (CAPA) has been given an opportunity to present a paper at the historic International Conference on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) which will run from 21-26 September.

14 June 2003

Christians' dilemma over Homosexual affairs

Christians' dilemma over Homosexual affairs

One of the most hotly debated issues in Africa today is homosexuality. Its exposure on the continent has excited deep and often extreme reactions. Some observers dismiss the habit as a western culture, yet it is spreading through the continent like a wild bush fire.

01 May 2003

Government engages Anglicans in Kenya on AIDS

Government engages Anglicans in Kenya on AIDS

At a high level meeting held at the Limuru Conference Centre on Tuesday and attended by all the 29 Bishops and top Government officials, Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi expressed satisfaction at the commitment and goodwill that the new Government was showing in working with the Church.

28 March 2003

Retired Archbishop calls for Ministry of Peacemaking

Retired Archbishop calls for Ministry of Peacemaking

Retired Anglican Archbishop in Kenya, the Rt Revd David Gitari, recently called upon Christians to embrace a culture of peacemaking and conflict resolution, saying the two were fast becoming "central in the pastoral life of the Church, due to their impact on the life of the faithful."

28 January 2003

Kenya experiences smooth transition

Kenya experiences smooth transition

On 27 December 2002, the General Election in Kenya and subsequent transfer of power was an enormous success, thanks to millions of Christians who prayed for a peaceful transition.

15 January 2003

Archbishop of Kenya welcomes CAPA communicators

Archbishop of Kenya welcomes CAPA communicators

The Archbishop of Kenya, the Most Revd Benjamin Mwanzia Nzimbi, welcomed communicators from the Council of the Anglican Provinces of Africa (CAPA) at an official opening yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the first time in 11 years that an Anglican Provincial Communicators Workshop has taken place in Africa.

30 October 2002

Kenya's new Archbishop stresses vision and mission

Kenya's new Archbishop stresses vision and mission

The new Anglican Archbishop of Kenya, Benjamin Mwanzia Nzimbi, demonstrated his clear vision and determination during his enthronement on 22 September. Speaking of the vision and mission of the church he expressed how it is the job of its leaders to see it strengthened and transformed.

18 October 2002

New Archbishop of Kenya enthroned

New Archbishop of Kenya enthroned

The fourth Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Benjamin Mwanzia Nzimbi, was enthroned on Sunday 22 September, at a colourful ceremony at the All Saints' Cathedral in Nairobi.

10 October 2002

Road mishaps dog Anglican Church talks

Road mishaps dog Anglican Church talks

Tragedy returned to haunt the Anglican Church of Kenya on 24 August when two women were injured in a road accident just days after five of their colleagues were killed in a similar incident.

30 August 2002