By EAC Post Staff | March 20, 2026
MOMBASA, KENYA – Bishop Dominic Kimengich is set to assume a new pastoral role in Mombasa County, a move that follows his harrowing experience witnessing banditry near the Kenya-Ethiopia border in Todonyang. The veteran cleric, who survived a 2013 gun attack during Mass, said the relocation reflects his commitment to serving communities in perilous environments.
Context and Significance
The decision comes amid ongoing security challenges in northern and eastern border regions. Bishop Kimengich’s transfer is framed as a leadership renewal that aims to bring pastoral care to communities in flux while reinforcing the church’s role in peace-building and humanitarian outreach.
What This Means for Mombasa
In his new role, the bishop is expected to focus on social outreach programs, interfaith dialogue, and support for communities dealing with displacement, violence, and trauma. The move also signals the church’s broader strategy of placing experienced clergy in areas facing security and social strain.
Quotes and Reflections
“Pastoral care must adapt to the realities people face daily,” Bishop Kimengich said in a prepared statement. “Where there is fear, there is a need for hope, and where there is hurt, there is a call to heal.”
Photo: Bishop Dominic Kimengich of Eldoret
