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.
7
Nov
Confirmation
Saturday 7 November 2026
St. Francis of Assisi Kamutei Parish
14
Nov
Mass wedding
Saturday 14 November 2026
Holy Spirit Mulutu Parish
15
Nov
Phase V and II catechists’ training
Sunday 15 – Saturday 28 November 2026
Mutune
22
Nov
Confirmation
Sunday 22 November 2026
St. Paul’s Ikanga Parish
Our Vision
To bring about the Kingdom of God through advocating for peaceful coexistence, evangelization, charity and works of mercy.
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
Letters, plans and notices
Bishop’s letters and messages
Latest: Appreciation for your support during my Episcopal Ordination, 11 August 2026