Meet Rev Michael Mithamo, first-ever blind Catholic Priest in Kenya

The Catholic Church in Kenya has ordained the first-ever blind Catholic Priest in the country.

Reverend Michael Mithamo King'ori of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri was conferred holy orders on Saturday by Archbishop Anthony Muheria.

“Jubilation and thanksgiving to God as the Catholic Church in Kenya witness the extraordinary ordination of the first blind priest, Rev Deacon Michael Mithamo King'ori of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri to the priesthood,” Radio Maria Kenya announced on Social Media.

Prior to his appointment, Mithamo was a deacon at the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri.