President William Ruto has congratulated Rt. Rev. Joseph Obanyi following his appointment as the first Archbishop of the newly established Archdiocese of Eldoret.
He noted the appointment by Pope Leo XIV presents an opportunity to deepen the Catholic Church’s contribution to the well-being of Christians in the Archdiocese of Eldoret and beyond.
“Your appointment by Pope Leo XIV marks the beginning of a new chapter for the archdiocese and presents an opportunity to deepen the Church’s contribution to the well-being of the Christians of Eldoret Archdiocese and beyond,” Ruto said.
Pope Leo XIV appointed him as the first Metropolitan Archbishop of Eldoret on November 14, following the elevation of the Diocese of Eldoret to a Metropolitan Archdiocese.
Archbishop Obanyi takes over the leadership following the elevation of Archbishop Dominic Kimengich, who was appointed Assistant Archbishop of Mombasa earlier this year.
His appointment places him at the head of the newly established ecclesiastical province.
President Ruto also emphasized the importance of cooperation between the government and religious institutions in community empowerment, supporting the young generation and building a united nation.
“I wish you God’s blessings and success in your new calling, and look forward to strengthening our partnership in empowering communities, nurturing the next generation and building a united, inclusive and prosperous nation,” he said.