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Pomp as Kisumu gets new Archbishop

New Kisumu Arch Bishop Philip Anyolo (center) is throned during consecration at Uzima University grounds as an Arch Bishop of the Kisumu Arch-Diocese by Bishop Zacheous Okoth (left) and John Cardinal Njue. Anyolo. (Denish Ochieng, Standard)

Dressed in sparkling pontifical vestments, a smiling Bishop Arnold Subira Anyolo stepped out in style as he opened yet another chapter in his 36 years’ service to the Catholic Church.

The expansive and sun-baked Uzima University College grounds in Kisumu shook with song and dance as Anyolo took over as Archbishop of Kisumu from his retiring colleague - Archbishop emeritus Zacheus Okoth.

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