ACK Diocese of Machakos

ACK Diocese of Machakos The Machakos diocese is one of the youngest dioceses in Kenya administratively yet it prides itself as the oldest having being created in 1985.

Machakos diocese is one of the youngest dioceses in Kenya administratively yet it prides itself as the oldest having being created in 1985. It has since been divided in Kitui Diocese (1995), Garissa Diocese (2007) and recently Makueni diocese (2013), with Machakos Diocese remaining. Initially the diocese was very huge and posed an administrative challenge. Then it was split and gave rise to the AC

K diocese of Kitui in 1995. It later was split to give rise to the diocese of Garissa in 2007. Kenya ushered in a new constitutional dispensation in 2010 which gave rise to new form of government in 2013 with two levels of government namely the 47 county governments and the National government. With this new development the ACK Machakos Diocese found itself spanning across two counties namely Machakos and Makueni Counties. It is at this point that it was decided to split the Machakos Diocese again in to two to align it with the new administrative and political boundaries. Therefore in 2013 the diocese was split into Machakos diocese and Makueni Diocese. The Right Rev Joseph Mutungi was consecrated as the new bishop of the Machakos diocese. The Machakos Diocese is geographically situated in Machakos County, Lower Eastern Region in Kenya. It is in Machakos Town 65km South East of Nairobi. The climate is semi-arid, and dependent on rain-fed agriculture. The Diocese is estimated to have 7,000 members. It has a dedicated secretariat of twelve administrative and support staff. There is also a team of 53 full-time clergy, 17 attached-clergy, six evangelists who minister in the parishes within the diocese, and five clergy seconded to other institutions. It has six Archdeaconries covering the entire Machakos County namely:
• Cathedral Archdeaconry
• Athi River Archdeaconry
• Kangundo Archdeaconry
• Yatta Archdeaconry
• Mwala Archdeaconry
• Kathiani Archdeaconry
After the split of the Machakos diocese into Makueni and Machakos diocese, many of the strong parishes became part of the new Makueni diocese. The Machakos diocese inherited fewer parishes. The challenged was even bigger given the fact that most of the clergy identified with Makueni diocese. The Diocese therefore needed to ordain more priests to serve in the parishes that were left without ordained clergy. All this required huge financial obligations for development and sustenance.

21/07/2026

Mothers' Union in Machakos Diocese, Kenya, has marked our 150th anniversary with the launch of a lasting legacy project: the successful drilling of a borehole at Daystar Hostel.

Officially launched on 1 July, the project represents a gift that will bless both present and future generations, providing a vital source of water for the young women living at the Tumaini and Patience hostels.

The project was launched by the Venerable Vicar General, Canon William Matolo, on behalf of the Rt. Rev. Patrick Munuve, alongside the Mothers' Union Executive Committee, with the day's reflections centred on Proverbs 16:9: 'In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.'

This anniversary legacy project is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through faith, vision and service. As we celebrate 150 years of Mothers' Union, we give thanks for the continued dedication of our members around the world who are transforming lives and strengthening communities.

11/07/2026
The Mother's Union have successfully drilled its borehole project at Daystar Hostel as part of its 150th anniversary cel...
01/07/2026

The Mother's Union have successfully drilled its borehole project at Daystar Hostel as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations

01/07/2026
02/06/2026
Today Marks exactly one year since the 4th Bishop ACK Diocese of Machakos, The Rt. Rev Patrick Munuve, was Enthroned an...
18/05/2026

Today Marks exactly one year since the 4th Bishop ACK Diocese of Machakos, The Rt. Rev Patrick Munuve, was Enthroned and Consecrated. We continue celebrating his dedication and service to the Diocese and to the Church of Christ. Happy first Anniversary Baba Askofu and Mama Jemima

Ongoing 26 diocesan Ordinary session of the Synod at All souls Cathedral
16/05/2026

Ongoing 26 diocesan Ordinary session of the Synod at All souls Cathedral

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