KENYA: Spread the message of Pope Francis, Bishop challenges communicators

Rt. Rev. Joseph Obanyi,
 Bishop of Kakamega Diocese,
 Chairman of  KCCB Commission
 for Social Communications

Catholic
communicators have been challenged to spread the message of the Holy Father far
and wide to reach as many people as possible and to constantly remind the
leaders to follow the advice of the Holy Father in ensuring that Kenya is a
Nation that cares for humanity and nature.
Addressing
the Diocesan communication coordinators, Radio Managers and Publication editors
in Kakamega last week, the Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops
(KCCB) – Commission for Social Communications/Waumini communications Rt. Rev.
Joseph Obanyi urged the communicators to follow up and communicate about the
impact of Pope Francis message in the lives of Kenyans during his visit last
November. “Find out what is going on, are the people becoming more aware and
talking boldly about issues like corruption?” He asked.
Rt. Rev.
Obanyi who is the Bishop of Kakamega called on the Catholic Media to be more
proactive as the political temperatures rise towards the general elections
slotted for 8th, August, 2017. “Be ahead of situations that may arise whether
positive or negative and counter the bad with good.” He said.
The Bishop
reminded the communicators that they have a very important responsibility to
boldly talk about issues affecting the country echoing the words of the Holy
Father on his call to the consecrated life “wake up to wake up the world”
adding that the Catholic media should journey with the secular media in
ensuring that both religious and political leaders maintains peace and tranquility.
Bishop
Obanyi also called on the Catholic Radios to have synergy in day to day running
of their programs. “You should have the sense of solidarity and sharing of
common programs. Get a chance to meet and coordinate for common programs,
exchange programs and views for unity and harmony as you inform, educate,
entertain and evangelize the people. He said.
The one week
meeting held from 7th-11th, March 2016, was coordinated by the National office
led by the Waumini Communications Managing Director David Omwoyo and brought
together more than 30 participant from different Dioceses and Catholic Radio
Stations.
By Rose Achiego, Waumini Communications KCCB

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