Clergy and Staff

Provincial leadership

The Diocese is part of the Anglican Church of Kenya, under the leadership of the Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit.

The Rt. Rev. Prof. Moses Masamba Nthukah is the second and current Diocesan Bishop of Mbeere, consecrated and enthroned on 12th October 2008. The Bishop is the principal shepherd, teacher and chief liturgical celebrant of the Diocese.

The Assistant Bishop

The Rt. Rev. Dr. John Kimani Nthigah was consecrated as Assistant Bishop on 12th May 2024. He supports the Diocesan Bishop in the pastoral leadership and ministry of the Diocese.

Past bishops

The Rt. Rev. Gideon G. Ireri — first Bishop of the Diocese, consecrated 26th October 1997 at the Church of the Good Samaritan, Nyangwa.

Diocesan office

The Diocesan office is the administrative centre of the Diocese, coordinating pastoral, financial and operational matters on behalf of the Bishop. Departments include:

Provost / Vicar General — assists the Bishop in the governance of the Diocese
Diocesan Secretary — official records, correspondence and administration
Finance Office — stewardship of diocesan finances, parish accounts and development funds
Development & Programmes Office — coordinates community development, partnerships and projects

Diocesan departments and commissions

Each major area of diocesan life is coordinated by a department or commission:

Evangelism and Mission
Christian Education and Discipleship
Liturgy and Worship
Family Life
Youth and Children's Ministry
Mothers' Union
Kenya Anglican Men Association (KAMA)
Health and Community Outreach
Education (Sponsored Schools)
Communications

Archdeaconries and parish clergy

The Diocese is organised into 6 archdeaconries, each led by an archdeacon. Every parish is led by a parish priest, appointed by the Bishop. See the Parishes directory for the full list.

Contact

Diocesan Office, ACK Diocese of Mbeere, P.O. Box 122 – 60104, Siakago, Embu County, Kenya. Email: bishopmbeere@ackdiocesembeere.org

Rt. Rev. Dr. John Kimani Nthiga

In office since 2022

Rt. Rev. Dr. John Kimani Nthiga was installed as the third Bishop of the Diocese of Mbeere in 2022. He brings to the diocese a vision centred on evangelism, youth empowerment, and financial self-sufficiency. He holds a doctorate in theology and previously served in senior leadership roles within the Anglican Church of Kenya.

Full Biography