Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Rt. Rev. Joseph Obanyi Sagwe as the new Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, following the elevation of the Diocese of Eldoret to an Archdiocese.

Following the elevation by the Holy Father, the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Eldoret has been assigned as suffragans the dioceses of Lodwar, Kitale, Kericho and Kapsabet.

This is a historic moment that marks a moment of great joy, thanksgiving and celebration for the Catholic faithful and the entire Catholic community in the region, with Eldoret now the fifth metropolitan see in Kenya.

“We congratulate Archbishop-elect Joseph Obanyi Sagwe on this important appointment and pray that Almighty God grants him wisdom, strength and grace as he takes up this new pastoral responsibility,” the church says. “May the Holy Spirit guide his leadership as he shepherds God’s people in faith, love and service.”