Anglican Diocese of Makueni

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The Diocese of Makueni is a diocese within Province of Kenya: it was created from the Anglican Diocese of Machakos in 2013 [1] and the current bishops are The Rt Revd Joseph Mutungi [2] and Francis Mboya Matui. [3]

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References

  1. ACK Dioceses
  2. World Anglican
  3. Anglican Communion