Handover at Christ the King Parish, Kamuwongo,Kitui County

Christ the King Parish was officially opened in 1998 with Fr. Antony Vadakara, CMI, as the first Parish Priest. He was succeeded by Fr. Jose, followed by Fr. Japheth Nyagah, who served until 2018.

Today, the Bishop’s Office, led by the Bishop’s Executive Secretary, Fr. Edward Mulwa, together with the Northern Deanery Dean, Fr. Simon Peter Kitute, facilitated a smooth handover process at Christ the King Parish, Kamuwongo.

Fr. Leonard Ndambuki, CSSp who has been serving as the Parish Priest since 2023, officially handed over leadership to Fr. Andrew Ndunda CSSp, who now assumes office as the Parish Priest. He will be assisted by Fr. Charles Odeny, CSSp.

Christ the King Parish was officially opened in 1998 with Fr. Antony Vadakara, CMI, as the first Parish Priest. He was succeeded by Fr. Jose, followed by Fr. Japheth Nyagah, who served until 2018.

In February 2019, the parish was placed under the pastoral care and leadership of the Holy Ghost Fathers, and Fr. Melchizedek Kioko, CSSp. was appointed Parish Priest, serving faithfully until 2023.

The Holy Ghost Fathers were represented during the occasion by Fr. George Wambua CSSp. Present were the Kamuwongo Parish Pastoral Council and the outgoing Curate Fr. Nicholas Omondi, CSSp.

By Anthony Solly