The Anglican dioceses of Maseno are the Anglican presence in and around Maseno, the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, and the western slopes of Mount Elgon, south-west Kenya; they are part of the Anglican Church of Kenya. The remaining dioceses of the Church area in the areas of Mombasa, of Mount Kenya, and of Nakuru.
Diocese of Maseno South
Three dioceses created from the Anglican Diocese of Mombasa in 1960 took in the westernmost area (Nyanza Province: Maseno), the west-central and north-west area (Rift Valley Province: Nakuru) and the central and north-east parts (Central Province: Fort Hall), leaving Mombasa diocese with the south-west area. Maseno diocese itself first split in 1970, into Maseno South and Maseno North, and the southern diocese retained St Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, Kisumu, while Olang' translated to the northern diocese. Maseno South diocese itself has since been split a further three times: Maseno West (1985), Southern Nyanza (1993), and Maseno East (2016).Anglican Church of Kenya — Diocese of Maseno South (Accessed 3 November 2017)
Bishops of Maseno 1961–1970: Festo Olang' (became Bishop of Maseno North) 21 December 19651970: Evans Agola (became Bishop of Maseno South)
Bishops of Maseno South 1970–1973: Evans Agola February 19741994: Henry OkulluOluoch, Jemima Atieno. The Christian Political Theology of Dr. John Henry Okullu p. 59 January 19821985: Daniel Omolo, Assistant Bishop (became first Bishop of Maseno West) January 19901991: Haggai Nyang', Assistant Bishop (became first Bishop of Southern Nyanza) 1994–2018: Mwai Abiero 2018 - Charles Onginjo
Diocese of Maseno North
The first time the Maseno diocese was split, in 1970, the northern portion was erected into the Diocese of Maseno North. Olang', the only diocesan of all Maseno, translated to the new northern See.Anglican Church of Kenya — Diocese of Maseno North (Accessed 21 November 2017) It was divided in order to make Butere and Mumias dioceses in 1993.
Bishops of Maseno North 1970: Festo Olang' (elected Archbishop of Kenya) 1970–1993: James Mundia 1984–1987: Isaac Manango, Assistant Bishop (became first Bishop of Nambale) 1995–present: Simon Oketchnewspaper cutting, 28 February 1994 (Accessed 23 November 1994)
Diocese of Maseno West
In 1985, the Diocese of Maseno West was carved (on 1 January) from the Maseno South diocese.Anglican Church of Kenya — Diocese of Maseno West (Accessed 25 November 2017) The diocese itself was split in 1999 to create Bondo diocese.
Bishops of Maseno West 1985–1991: Daniel Omolo (previously Assistant Bishop of Maseno South)Gitari, David. Troubled but not Destroyed: Autobiography p. 58 (Accessed 25 November 2017) 1991–2019: Joseph Wasonga 2019-Present: John Mark Haung
Diocese of Nambale
Nambale diocese was erected from Maseno North in 1987,Anglican Church of Kenya — Diocese of Nambale (Accessed 29 November 2017) and was itself sub-divided to erect Katakwa and Bungoma dioceses in 1991 and 1996.
Bishops of Nambale 1987–?: Isaac Manango (previously Assistant Bishop of Maseno North) Josiah Were 2014–present: Robert Magina
Diocese of Katakwa
The Diocese of Katakwa was carved from the Nambale diocese on 1 January 1991;Anglican Church of Kenya — Diocese of Katakwa (Accessed 29 December 2017) after a concerted campaign led by, among others, Alexander Muge, Bishop of Eldoret.Daily Nation — Omuse to be enthroned as new bishop of Katakwa ACK diocese (Accessed 28 December 2017)
Bishops of Katakwa 1991–2007: Eliud Okring 7 January 20072016: Zakayo Epusi 2016–present: John OmuseDaily Nation — John Omuse to be enthroned as new bishop of Katakwa ACK diocese (Accessed 26 December 2017)
Diocese of Southern Nyanza
Divided on 1 January 1993 from the Diocese of Maseno South, the Southern Nyanza diocese has her cathedral at Homa Bay.Anglican Church of Kenya — Diocese of Southern Nyanza (Accessed 26 December 2017)
Bishops of Southern Nyanza 1991–2002: Haggai Nyang' (previously Assistant Bishop of Maseno South) 2002–present: James Ochiel 2016–present:Twitter — William Samoei Ruto (Accessed 26 December 2017) John Omangi, Bishop suffragan of Kisii
Diocese of Butere
Butere was split off Maseno North in January 1993.Anglican Church of Kenya — Diocese of Butere (Accessed 26 December 2017) The cathedral is at St Luke's, Butere, while there are development plans for a Canon Awori Memorial Cathedral in Butere.Butere Diocese — Cathedrals (Accessed 26 December 2017)
Bishops of Butere 1993–2003: Horace EtemesiButere Diocese — History (Accessed 26 December 2017) 2003–2013: Michael Sande 6 October 2013September 2020: Tim WambunyaButere Diocese — Meet our Bishop (Accessed 26 December 2017) 12 September 2021Present: Rose Okeno
Diocese of Mumias
The Diocese of Mumias was erected from Maseno North diocese in January 1993 (the same time as Butere).Anglican Church of Kenya — Diocese of Mumias (Accessed 27 December 2017)
Bishops of Mumias 1993–2001: William Shikukule (died in office)ACK Mumias Diocese (Section: History of the Diocese; accessed 27 December 2017) 30 June 20022017: Beneah Salala 2017–present: Joseph Wandera
Diocese of Bungoma
By the sub-division of the Diocese of Nambale, Bungoma diocese was created on 1 January 1996.Anglican Church of Kenya — Diocese of Bungoma (Accessed 27 December 2017)
Bishops of Bungoma 13 October 19962009: Eliud Wabukala (became Primate and Archbishop of All Kenya) 1 November 2009present: George Mechumo
Diocese of Bondo
The Diocese of Bondo in Bondo, Kenya was elected on 1 September 1999 from Maseno West diocese.Anglican Church of Kenya — Diocese of Bondo (Accessed 27 December 2017)
Bishops of Bondo 20 February 2000July 2017: Johannes Angela (retired) July 2017present: David Kodiah January 2021present: Emily Onyango, Assistant Bishop
Diocese of Maseno East
The Maseno East diocese is the youngest in the area, having been created from Maseno South on 1 January 2016.Anglican Church of Kenya — Diocese of Maseno East (Accessed 27 December 2017)
Bishops of Maseno East June 2016present: Joshua OwitiStandard Media — Wabukala ordains first bishop of newly created ACK diocese (Accessed 27 December 2017)
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