The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Joseph Maluki Mwongela, currently the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui, as the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Machakos, a move that signals continuity and renewed pastoral energy for the diocese.
Born on 7 April 1968 in Kakumi, Diocese of Kitui, Bishop Mwongela has shepherded the faithful of Kitui with dedication, pastoral sensitivity, and a strong commitment to evangelization. He was ordained Bishop at the grounds of St. Charles Lwanga School, Kitui, within his home diocese. With this appointment, he is set to take over from Bishop Norman King’oo Wambua, the third Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Machakos, who follows in the historical line of leadership after the late Bishop Urbanus Joseph Kioko and Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde, who was later transferred from Machakos to serve as Archbishop of Mombasa.
In recent years, the Diocese of Machakos had also been under the pastoral care of Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Archdiocese of Nyeri, who served faithfully as Apostolic Administrator for three years, ensuring stability and guidance during a transitional period. The appointment of Bishop Mwongela now marks a new chapter of hope, continuity, and pastoral momentum for the Diocese of Machakos, as the faithful look forward to his leadership and service in building up the Church.
Source:Catholic Diocese of Kitui
