Roman Catholic Diocese of Kericho - History

History

  • December 6, 1995: Established as Diocese of Kericho from the Diocese of Nakuru. When the diocese was founded, it had two deaneries; Kericho and Bomet, and 10 parishes. Bishop Anyolo established 6 more parishes and since Bishop Okombo took over on 23 May 2003, he has created more parishes making them twenty three in number. There are now four deaneries; i.e. Kericho,Kipkelion, Bureti and Bomet.

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