Meru is set for a historic moment as thousands gather at Kinoru Stadium tomorrow for the grand Episcopal Consecration of Msgr. Jackson Murugara, IMC, as the Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Meru — a powerful ceremony marking a new chapter of leadership and continuity in the region’s Catholic Church.
The highly anticipated event, expected to start at 9:30 a.m., will attract a mammoth crowd of faithful, clergy, top government officials, and dignitaries for what is being described as a rare Catholic spectacle. The ordination not only signifies the succession of leadership but also reaffirms the strong roots of the Catholic Church in Meru and beyond.
The Episcopal Consecration follows today’s Solemn Vespers, Profession of Faith, and Oath of Office, presided over at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Meru by Most Rev. Anthony Muheria, Archbishop of Nyeri, with the assistance of Rt. Rev. Salesius Mugambi, the current Bishop of Meru.
Msgr. Murugara’s appointment as Coadjutor Bishop by Pope Francis was met with excitement and joy across the diocese. A priest of the International Missionary of Consolata (IMC), Murugara is known for his humility, pastoral dedication, and passion for community service. His new role positions him as the successor to Bishop Mugambi, ensuring a seamless transition in diocesan leadership.
Sources reveal that preparations at Kinoru Stadium are complete, with elaborate security measures in place. Multiple Catholic choirs are set to light up the ceremony, while hotels and businesses in Meru are experiencing a major boom as thousands arrive for the historic event.
The Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, senior clergy, politicians, and local leaders are expected to witness the solemn yet colorful ordination — a day many describe as “a once-in-a-generation spectacle” for Meru County.
For Meru’s Catholic faithful, tomorrow is more than an ordination — it is a celebration of faith, heritage, and a new dawn for the church’s spiritual journey.
Stay tuned as Channel 15 News brings you LIVE coverage from Kinoru Stadium.
