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Wabukala new Anglican Church head
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Archbishop Wabukala will be enthroned on July 5.
The Anglican Church of Kenya has elected a new Archbishop.
Bungoma Diocese bishop Eliud Wabukala has taken over from Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi whose term has expired.
The news Archbishop was elected by the church’s electoral college during elections held at the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on Friday.
The electoral college has 150 members. Twelve other electors from All Saints (6 clergy and 6 laity) participated in the secret ballot exercise.
The college is comprised of 5 representatives from each of the 30 dioceses (One bishop, two clergy and two laity).
The other nominees who had vied for the post were: Bishop Joseph Wesonga- Maseno West Diocese, Bishop Samson Mwaluda- Taita Taveta Diocese and Bishop Stephen Kewasis- Kitale Diocese.
Archbishop Nzimbi will still hold office until June 30.
Archbishop Wabukala will be enthroned on July 5 at a service at the All Saints Cathedral, but will assume office on July1.
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I do hope Arch Bishop Wabukhala will be more tolerant. May all God's children find a nest under your leadership. And may God continue showering abundant blessings to my beloved yet to retire AB Nzimbi. Served the church with dedication though abit non compromising at times!
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Congrats Wabukhala. May you be true to your calling.
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Congratulations to my former Bishop. The Anglicans in Kenya have proved maturity in church democracy because Dr. Eliud Wabukhala was the most qualified among other contestants. We hope the same maturity will come in play when choosing his replacement in Bungoma. May the church prosper under your leadership.
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