The opening ceremony of the Museve Shrine in Kitui County, has been postponed. – By Madellene Kalunda.
The latest Catholic Shrine was set for consecretion and subsequent opening on 25th March.
Communicating the notice, Rt. Rev.Mwongela said the rising spike in COVID-19 infections jeopardized the health of those who would be in attendance.
“Owing to the rising numbers of Covid-19 cases in our Country and in compliance with the recent Presidential directive, it is imperative that we postpone the opening and blessing of the Our Lady of Protection Shrine, Museve.”
Mwongela’s own consecration as Bishop had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Opening date has now been pushed from 25th March 2021 to 25th June 2021, a difference of about one month.
About the Museve Shrine…
It is an ultra modern Shrine that will attract pilgrimages from all over Kenya.
It is located at the scenic Museve Hills, the highest point in Kitui by altitude.
The Shrine was build by the faithful of the Catholic Diocese, their friends and associates and the leadership of Kitui County.
It will host a monastery for monks, a recreational center for the youth and elderly among other religious functions.
The holy place was the brainchild of Nyeri Archbishop Anthony Muheria, who oversaw the construction of the shrine during his time as the Bishop of Kitui.