Bishop of Marsabit
Bishop Peter Kihara Kariuki, I.M.C. is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marsabit. Born on February 6, 1954, in Thunguri, Kirinyaga County, Kenya, he is a member of the Consolata Missionaries and was ordained a priest on December 16, 1983. He was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Murang’a on June 3, 1999, by Pope John Paul II and consecrated on September 11, 1999. Following the tenure of Bishop Ravasi, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Bishop of the Diocese of Marsabit on November 25, 2006, and he was installed on January 25, 2007. Since assuming leadership of the Diocese of Marsabit, Bishop Kihara has focused his pastoral ministry on strengthening evangelization while guiding the diocese toward self reliance and sustainability. His work has emphasized institutional development, local capacity building, education, health, social justice, and economic empowerment initiatives aimed at ensuring the long term resilience of the diocese and the communities it serves. He has been a vocal advocate for peace and reconciliation, especially in times of insecurity and inter community conflict, among his impactful peace initiatives was the establishment of Radio Jangwani a diocesan radio station which has grown to become one of the most trusted and influential radio stations in Kenya’s Northern Frontier He continues to serve the Diocese of Marsabit with deep pastoral dedication and strong missionary zeal.