Rt Rev Cleophas Oseso Tuka has been ordained and installed as the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru.

The colourful ceremony which was attended by thousands of catholic faithful was presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan, Archbishop Bert van Megen at the Nakuru Boys High School grounds.

Bishop Oseso was appointed by Pope Francis as the fourth bishop of Nakuru on February 15, 2023, taking over from Rev Maurice Muhatia Makumba, who was moved to the Archdiocese of Kisumu last year.

In his speech after the installation, Bishop Oseso promised to serve the diocese with commitment.

"When I received the news from the Holy Father that he had appointed me as the fourth Bishop of Nakuru, I asked God two questions; why me and not someone else? I waited for an answer but none came. He chose me to serve his people. I pray that his grace will continue nourishing me for the ministry and service. I promise to do my best," he told the congregants.

Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan, Archbishop Bert van Megen installs Bishop Cleophas Oseso as the new bishop of Nakuru diocese on May 6, 2023.

Photo credit: JOSEPH OPENDA/MTAA WANGU

Before his appointment, he was the Vicar General of the Diocese of Nakuru and parish priest of Saint Augustine in Bahati, a role he took over in 2019.

Born on November, 26, 1967 in Nyeri, Bishop Osseo joined St Mary Propaedeutic seminary Molo for spiritual formation in 1987 and later joined St Augustine major seminary for philosophical studies completing in 1989.

He attended St Mathias Mulumba seminary Tindinyo from 1990 to 1993 for his theological studies and was ordained priest on 24 June 1995 for the diocese of Nakuru. He has been a priest for 27 years.

In 2013 he was appointed as the Parish priest of Mary mother of God in Kabarnet (2013-2018) serving also as the dean of Kabarnet.

Among those who graced the ceremony is Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua who commended the catholic church for its efforts in improving the lives in the society.

“I want to appreciate the catholic church for their efforts in the development of the education and health sector in this country. Mission hospitals and education institutions run by the catholic church are a model for other institutions,” said Mr Gachagua.

Bishop Oseso is expected to preside over his first mass at Christ the King Cathedral on Sunday.

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