The Catholic Diocese of Maralal, under Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya, has suspended seven priests and implemented strict new rules for clergy following a comprehensive assessment that revealed significant challenges within the diocese.

• Seven priests have been suspended.
• New regulations prohibit clergy from drinking in bars, spending nights away without permission, and engaging in private businesses.
• The reforms aim to restore accountability, discipline, and financial transparency within the diocese, which Bishop Joya inherited with multiple problems since October 2022.