A wave of jubilation has swept across Kapsabet as Catholics celebrate the historic appointment of Rev.

John Lelei as the new Bishop of Kapsabet Diocese The newly formed Diocese (28th in the Country) has been carved out of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret and it will serve the faithful across Nandi County The announcement, made by the Vatican, has been received with overwhelming excitement across all 36 parishes in the region.

From church services to prayer vigils, the faithful have welcomed the news as a divine blessing and a historic milestone for the local church.

At Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, the atmosphere was filled with songs of praise and thanksgiving during a special Mass held in honor of the bishop-designate. "This is an answered prayer for the people of Nandi," said Fr.