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The church was founded as the diocese of Eastern Equatorial Africa (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania) in 1884, with James Hannington as the first bishop; however, Protestant missionary activity had been present in the area since 1844, when Johann Ludwig Krapf, a Lutheran missionary, landed in Mombasa.
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) is a province of the Anglican Communion, and it is composed by 41 dioceses.[1][2] The current Leader and Archbishop of Kenya is Jackson Ole Sapit. The Anglican Church of Kenya claims 5 million total members.[3] According to a study published in the Journal of Anglican Studies and by Cambridge University Press, the ACK claims 5 million adherents, with no official definition of membership, with nearly 2 million officially affiliated members, and 310,000 active baptized members.[4] The church became part of the Province of East Africa in 1960, but Kenya and Tanzania were divided into separate provinces in 1970.
The Most Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit
Current Archbishop (Kenya)
The Most Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit is the current Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya. He was enthroned as the sixth Archbishop of Kenya in 2016, succeeding Archbishop Eliud Wabukala. Archbishop Sapit is known for his commitment to social justice, peacebuilding, and environmental conservation. He holds a doctorate in theology and has been actively involved in pastoral ministry and community development initiatives across Kenya. As a respected religious leader, Archbishop Sapit plays a significant role in fostering unity and dialogue within the Anglican Communion and the broader Christian community in Kenya.
First Clergy to start Anglican Church in Kenya
Festo Habakkuk Olang was indeed a significant figure in the Anglican Church of Kenya. He served as the first African Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya from 1970 to 1980, marking a historic milestone in the church's leadership. During his tenure, Archbishop Olang provided leadership and guidance to the church, overseeing its growth and development across the country. His commitment to his faith and his leadership qualities left a lasting impact on the Anglican Church of Kenya and its members. Additionally, his dedication to both his religious duties and his family, as evidenced by his upbringing of twelve children, reflects his strong character and values.
ACK Diocese of Kajiado
After rapid growth of the CPK in Maasai land, this Diocese was inaugurated in 1993 by subdivision of the Diocese of Nairobi. However, the Diocese remained under the charge of Nairobi Diocese until 1997 when it got its First Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Taama. He was consecrated on the 3rd of August 1997 and served until late 2011 when he retired. The Rt. Rev. Gadiel Katanga Lenini was Consecrated & Enthroned January 15, 2012 as the 2nd Bishop of the Diocese.
Archdeaconries.
Cathedral Archdeaconry
Oloitoktok Archdeaconry
Ongata Rongai Archdeaconry
Kitengela Archdeaconry
Magadi Archdeaconry
Olkejuado Archdeaconry
The Rt. Rev. Gaddiel K. Lenini
(Current Bishop)
ACK Dioses of Kajiado
The Rt. Rev. Gaddiel K. Lenini is a prominent figure in the Anglican Church of Kenya, currently serving as a respected bishop within the church. He continues to contribute to its spiritual guidance and growth, demonstrating a commitment to his faith and pastoral responsibilities. With his dedication, Bishop Lenini plays a vital role in leading congregations and fostering community engagement, earning respect and admiration among clergy and parishioners alike.
The Rt. Rev. Gaddiel K. Lenini
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Contact The Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Gaddiel K. Lenini (Consecrated & Enthroned on the 15th of January, 2012)
Adress:
P.O. Box 203 – 01100, Kajiado
Email Adress:
ackajiado@gmail.com
Tel:
0720-137-409 / 0716-392-564
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