Roman Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet
| Diocese of Kapsabet Dioecesis Kapsabetensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Metropolitan | Kisumu |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 2,888 km2 (1,115 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2025) 885,711 313,655 (35.4%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | John Kiplimo Lelei |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet (Latin: Kapsabeten(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kapsabet in the ecclesiastical province of Kisumu in Kenya.
History
- July 10, 2025: Established as Diocese of Kapsabet from the Diocese of Eldoret
Bishops
Ordinaries
- Bishops of Kapsabet (Roman rite)
- Bishop John Kiplimo Lelei (10 July 2025 – present)[1]
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[2]
- Part of: Ecclesiastical Province of Kisumu
References
- Back to citation "Pope Leo erects Diocese of Kapsabet, names John Lelei as first bishop". The Star. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q135266230