Doreen Ajiambo

Doreen Ajiambo is the Africa/Middle East correspondent for Global Sisters Report based in Kenya. She covers the missions and ministries of Catholic women religious and writes about humanitarian and environmental issues across sub-Saharan Africa that affect the people they serve. Her previous work has been published by Religion News Service, Catholic News Service, Refugees Deeply, USA Today and the Global Post, among other outlets.  

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As COP27 talks stall, Catholics smash tablets, pray for divine intervention on Sinai

At COP27, Holy See focuses on 'spirit of togetherness,' sharing climate solutions

Catholic groups worry world leaders all talk, no action on climate at COP27

What religious and civil leaders in Africa expect from COP27

Sister inspires Kenyan nomadic girls to join religious life

Kenyan archbishop denies Catholic Church accepts funds from corrupt politicians

In Uganda, Catholics protest as archbishop asks government to enforce tithe

Mandated sex ed courses in Ugandan schools draw outrage

Tired of war, South Sudanese pray for latest peace deal

Uganda's faith leaders wade into country's alarming drug crisis

Fear of Ebola keeps the faithful at home in Congo

In central Africa, a cathedral shelters Muslims amid sectarian violence

Parishioners in Kenya disappointed after priest suspended for rapping

In western Kenya, growing sect confuses some local Catholics

Salesian-run ministries in Uganda aid South Sudanese fleeing violence

Witch doctors are sacrificing children in this drought-stricken African country

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