Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu () is a diocese located in the city of Embu in the ecclesiastical province of Nyeri in Kenya.

History

• June 9, 1986: Established as Diocese of Embu from the Diocese of Meru

Leadership

• Bishops of Embu (Roman rite)
• Bishop John Njue (9 Jun 1986 – 9 Mar 2002), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Nyeri; future Cardinal
• Bishop Anthony Muheria (30 October 2003 to 2008), appointed Bishop of Kitui
• Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru (2009 to 22 July 2023), appointed Bishop of Wote
• Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung'u (Since 16 November 2024)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Kenya

References

Sources

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy