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Inspired by Catholic nuns, Kenyan Lutheran pastor becomes church’s first female presiding bishop
Musau, ordained in 2003 and former Kilifi Deanery head, will lead 50,000 members focusing on gender justice and church governance reforms.
- On Nov. 28, Rev. Catherine Ngina Musau was elected the first female presiding bishop of the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malindi and will be installed in June.
- After ordination in 2003, Musau began her ministry in Machakos County, earned a master's from St. Paul’s University, and led Kilifi Deanery for two years.
- She will lead the 50,000-member Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church, which operates in 25 of Kenya's 47 counties with 50 parishes and focuses on relief work.
- To rebuild trust, the church will address risks such as power abuse and mismanagement, while Musau plans to focus on financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability for both ordained and lay leaders.
- Her elevation signals progress, as she calls for mentoring younger women and encourages men leaders to affirm women, amid ongoing efforts for equality and international Lutheran partnerships.
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Inspired by Catholic nuns, Kenyan Lutheran pastor becomes church’s first female presiding bishop
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — A Lutheran pastor inspired in her youth by a Catholic priest and nuns is set to become the first female presiding bishop of the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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