Welcome to the
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
One family of faith serving the whole of Kitui County.
Jesus Christ unites us as brothers and sisters
We cordially welcome you, regardless of your motivation for visiting our website, whether you are a parishioner from our own Diocesan family, a first-time visitor of any faith or none, or an information seeker.
God is our family’s creator and father; He provides for us, pardons us, and adores us. We try to do the same for one another.
Apostolic Prefecture from 1956, Diocese since 16 November 1963
37
Parishes
6
Deaneries
112
Diocesan priests
271,393
Catholic faithful (approx.)
Message from the Bishop
Appreciation for your support during my Episcopal Ordination
To all the Priests, Religious, Catechists, Parish Councils, Faithful and Friends of the Diocese of Kitui,
I convey my heartfelt gratitude to all parish communities across the Catholic Diocese of Kitui for the great support extended towards the preparation and successful celebration of my Episcopal Ordination on 8th August 2026. Your generous contributions, mobilization efforts, prayers, choir ministry, hospitality, and participation demonstrated the spirit of communion and shared responsibility that characterizes our local Church in the Catholic Diocese of Kitui.
Rt. Rev. John Mbua Mwandi
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui
“Serve All in Love”
Diocesan calendar
Upcoming activities
Celebrations, meetings and events across the Diocese in the weeks ahead.
Our Vision
To bring about the Kingdom of God through advocating for peaceful coexistence, evangelization, charity and works of mercy.
Our Departments
Bishop’s Office
Shepherding the Diocese and coordinating its parishes, departments and partners.
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Pastoral Office
Pastoral programmes for parishes, led by Rev. Fr. Joseph Kongo.
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Vocation
Promoting vocations and forming the Diocese’s seminarians.
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Education
371 primary and 128 secondary schools, 28 private schools and 5 TVET institutions.
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Finance
Planning, stewardship and accountability for the Diocese.
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Our parishes and deaneries
The Diocese covers the entire Kitui County, about 30,496 square kilometres in the arid and semi-arid region of Eastern Kenya, and forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Nairobi.
5
Northern Deanery
Kimangao, Kyuso, Kamuw’ongo, Nguni, Mwingi
9
Western Deanery
Mbondoni, Kiio, Nguutani, Migwani, Katutu and four more
7
Central Deanery
Kabati, Mutune, Mulutu, Kwa Vonza, the Cathedral and two more
5
Southern Deanery
Mbitini, Ikanga, Mutomo, Ikutha, Voo
4
Yatta Deanery
Kwa Kilui, Kanyangi, Kamutei, Kavisuni
7
Eastern Deanery
Miambani, Zombe, Mutito, Mathuki, Endau and two more
News from the Diocese
Diocesan Projects and Museve Shrine
Accommodation, conferences, retreats and catering near the Nzeeu River, open since 1980.
Eight modern accommodation units opened in June 2024; Phase II is under construction.
Catholic community radio broadcasting mainly in Kamba. ‘Ndeto kwa Onthe’.
Religious books, sacramentals and stationery at Our Lady of Africa Cathedral.
The Goat & Sheep Project, improving livestock for local farmers since 1977.
Our Lady of Protection, opened on 25th June 2021, 7 km from Kitui town.
Letters, plans and notices
Bishop’s letters and messages
Latest: Appreciation for your support during my Episcopal Ordination, 11 August 2026