Bishop John Oballa Owaa

Bishop John Oballa Owaa of the Diocese of Ngong, Kenya, speaks candidly about the Church's role in addressing poverty and youth struggles.

Diocese of Ngong

The Diocese of Ngong spans 39,000 square kilometers and serves 2.2 million people with only 15 percent Catholic.

Tone la Maji Center

Tone la Maji, a center for street children and youth run by the Koinonia Community, provides support in the Diocese of Ngong.

Bishop's Call to Action

Bishop Oballa Owaa says the Church must get hands dirty for the good of brothers and sisters, in the face of people's real-life struggles.

“We must get our hands dirty for the good of our brothers and sisters, for the love of God, and in the face of people's real-life struggles.”

Youth Crisis in Kenya

Many young Kenyans face unemployment, violence, and are used as political agitators with limited opportunities to pursue careers.

Church's Role in Youth

Bishop Oballa Owaa emphasizes training young people to evangelize peers and find mentors to address identity crises.

“For us, it is not just about accompanying these young people, we must train them to evangelize their peers and find people who can serve as their mentors.”

Church Addresses Injustice

The Church provides food, financial aid, mental health support, and deploys staff to address injustice in Kenya's communities.

“We cannot isolate ourselves from the suffering of our brothers and sisters.”