Renown Catholic priest Reverend Father Joseph Mokaya has passed away.
His passing on was announced by Most Reverend Philip Anyolo, Archbishop of Nairobi, who stated that the priest died at Mater Hospital on the night of January 27, 2026.
“His Grace, Most Rev. Philip Anyolo, Archbishop of Nairobi, announces with deep sorrow the passing on of Rev. Fr. Joseph Mokaya, who died at Mater Hospital last night”, the statement read.
“A priest of the Archdiocese of Nairobi, Fr. Mokaya was ordained to the priesthood on June 28, 1975, at Our Lady of Visitation, Makadara, and faithfully served the Church for many years with dedication and zeal,” the statement added.
“His priestly apostolate took him to several parishes and offices, including Mangu Parish (Gatundu North), Riruta Parish, St. Joseph Parish Jericho, Ruku Parish (Lower Kabete), Ndundu Parish (Gatundu South), St. Mary Magdalene Parish Kariokor, Nyamangara Parish (Gatundu North), and Blessed Sacrament Parish Buruburu”, the statement further read.
