Ex-CJ Maraga praises Bishop Sulumeti for legacy in service and education

"It is no exaggeration that Kakamega boasts many Catholic-sponsored schools because of Bishop Sulumeti, a legacy that includes institutions like Bishop Sulumeti Girls—evidence of a man who turned faith into opportunities for children, especially when that took courage and persi..

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Former Chief Justice David Maraga eulogized the late Bishop Philip Sulumeti of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega, praising his legacy in service, education, and his calming influence during politically charged times.

Bishop Sulumeti, who died at 88, served the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega for 36 years, establishing parishes, schools, and health facilities across Western Kenya.
Maraga highlighted Sulumeti's role as a pioneer Bishop who nurtured generations, with institutions like Bishop Sulumeti Girls as evidence of his impact.
As a former president of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), Bishop Sulumeti was described as a "voice of calm authority" and a leader who "treated education as part of his pastoral mission."