Kinoru Stadium in Meru Town was transformed into a place of celebration on Wednesday, as thousands of Catholic faithfuls drawn from Tharaka Nithi and Meru Counties which form Meru Diocese, gathered for the ordination of their new Bishop Jackson Murugara.
The stadium was filled with excitement as the faithful, government leaders, politicians, and clergy came together for the rare occasion that was last held 22 years ago when the outgoing Bishop Salesius Mugambi went through a similar ceremony.
The ceremony was graced by the new Meru Governor Reverend Isaac Mutuma, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki, former governors Kiraitu Murungi and Peter Munya, Members of the County Assembly, MPs and a host of religious leaders.
Residents of Meru from all walks of life turned up in large numbers, eager to witness the spiritual milestone.
