Retired Bishop Emeritus Philip passes away
Retired Bishop Emeritus Philip Sulumeti of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega sadly passed away on the night of Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Nairobi Hospital.
The Kenya Catholic Church’s Department for Justice & Peace shared this heartbreaking news in a post on X on November 10, 2025, extending their heartfelt condolences to the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega, the clergy, religious communities, lay faithful, and everyone who holds goodwill in their hearts.
“We join the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega and the entire Church in Kenya in mourning the passing on of Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Philip Sulumeti, who went to be with the Lord last night at Nairobi Hospital. We remember with gratitude his dedicated pastoral service, humility and commitment to the mission of Christ. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Bishop Joseph Obanyi, the clergy, religious, lay faithful, and all people of goodwill during this time of sorrow.”
The post remembered Sulumeti’s dedicated pastoral service, humility, and commitment to the mission of Christ, concluding with prayers for eternal rest.
The Archdiocese of Nairobi shared the sad news of Bishop Emeritus Sulumeti’s passing in a Facebook post on November 10, 2025. They expressed their sorrow and offered prayers for his eternal rest.
Both announcements underscored the significant impact he had on the diocese and the wider Church in Kenya, highlighting the deep sense of loss felt by Bishop Joseph Obanyi, the clergy, religious communities, and the faithful.
These statements served as a heartfelt acknowledgment of Sulumeti’s lifelong dedication, unwavering faith, and selfless service to the Church.
They highlighted his decades of pastoral leadership that deeply touched the lives of countless believers in Kakamega and beyond.
His legacy of compassion, humility, and devotion continues to inspire both clergy and laypeople alike, marking a truly poignant and memorable end to an era within Kenya’s broader Catholic community.
Retired Bishop Emeritus Philip passes away
