Kaimosi Friends University today Sunday 22^nd February 2026 marked the First Sunday of the Lenten Season with a spiritually enriching Eucharistic celebration presided over by His Lordship Bishop Joseph Obanyi of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega.

His Lordship Bishop Joseph Obanyi of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega delivers his sermon during the First Sunday of Lent Eucharistic celebration at Kaimosi Friends University on 22^nd February 2026.

The Bishop was warmly received at the University by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Peter Mwita accompanied by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance Planning and Development Prof. Thomas Kipkurgat alongside members of staff and students who joined in the solemn Lenten observance.

In his homily Bishop Obanyi called upon the faithful to embrace consecration prayer and sacrificial service during the Lenten season urging the University community especially young people to deepen their spiritual lives while exercising responsible freedom.

Bishop Joseph Obanyi and Vice Chancellor Prof. Peter Mwita at Kaimosi Friends University during the First Sunday of Lent celebration.

“Lent is a sacred time for consecration prayer and sacrificial service to others. I encourage our young people to nourish their spirituality and to use their freedom responsibly for faith and moral integrity are the foundation of meaningful life and leadership,” said Bishop Obanyi.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Peter Mwita commended the peaceful and harmonious environment at Kaimosi Friends University noting that it provides a strong foundation for holistic student growth and success.
“We are grateful for the prevailing peace and unity within our University community. Kaimosi Friends University remains committed to providing an enabling environment where every student can learn grow and develop both academically and socially,” Prof. Mwita affirmed.

His Lordship Bishop Joseph Obanyi joins Vice Chancellor Prof. Peter Mwita, Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Thomas Kipkurgat, staff and students of Kaimosi Friends University for a group photo after the First Sunday of Lent celebration on 22^nd February 2026.

The Lenten celebration underscored the University’s commitment to nurturing not only intellectual excellence but also spiritual formation and ethical values among its community in line with KAFU’s mission of producing well rounded graduates grounded in service integrity and the Spring of Knowledge ethos.