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| Rt. Rev. Joseph Obanyi, Bishop of Kakamega Diocese, Chairman of KCCB Commission for Social Communications |
Catholic communicators have been challenged to spread the message of the Holy Father far and wide to reach as many people as possible and to constantly remind the leaders to follow the advice of the Holy Father in ensuring that Kenya is a Nation that cares for humanity and nature.
Addressing the Diocesan communication coordinators, Radio Managers and Publication editors in Kakamega last week, the Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) - Commission for Social Communications/Waumini communications Rt. Rev. Joseph Obanyi urged the communicators to follow up and communicate about the impact of Pope Francis message in the lives of Kenyans during his visit last November. “Find out what is going on, are the people becoming more aware and talking boldly about issues like corruption?” He asked.
Rt. Rev. Obanyi who is the Bishop of Kakamega called on the Catholic Media to be more proactive as the political temperatures rise towards the general elections slotted for 8th, August, 2017. “Be ahead of situations that may arise whether positive or negative and counter the bad with good.” He said.
The Bishop reminded the communicators that they have a very important responsibility to boldly talk about issues affecting the country echoing the words of the Holy Father on his call to the consecrated life “wake up to wake up the world” adding that the Catholic media should journey with the secular media in ensuring that both religious and political leaders maintains peace and tranquility.
Bishop Obanyi also called on the Catholic Radios to have synergy in day to day running of their programs. “You should have the sense of solidarity and sharing of common programs. Get a chance to meet and coordinate for common programs, exchange programs and views for unity and harmony as you inform, educate, entertain and evangelize the people. He said.
The one week meeting held from 7th-11th, March 2016, was coordinated by the National office led by the Waumini Communications Managing Director David Omwoyo and brought together more than 30 participant from different Dioceses and Catholic Radio Stations.
By Rose Achiego, Waumini Communications KCCB