St. Mary’s Mumias Hospital in Kenya to Reopen Under Women Religious to Restore “Catholic ethos,” Says Kakamega Bishop
Summary
The Kakamega Catholic Bishop announced plans to reopen St. Mary’s Mumias Mission Hospital in western Kenya under the leadership of women Religious to restore the facility’s Catholic identity after it suspended services earlier in 2025 due to financial difficulties and staff walkouts. The bishop said women Religious from the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega will play a central role in staffing and re-establishing the hospital’s Catholic ethos as operations resume.
Relevance
This is an example of an emphasis place on restoring Catholic character through establishing leadership by religious groups.