AOSK Marks International Women’s Day in Hola, Kenya
The Association of Sisterhood of Kenya (AOSK) marked International Women’s Day on March 7, 2026, at St. Francis of Assisi Hola Parish in Tana River County. The gathering took place in the Catholic Diocese of Garissa under the theme “Give to Gain.”
Participants received blue t-shirts printed with the theme and wore them throughout the day as a sign of unity.
Religious Sisters, women, girls, and community members joined the event. Participants also included peace makers, human rights advocates, and members of the Catholic faithful. They traveled from Nairobi Metro, Nyeri Metro, Kisumu Metro, and Mombasa Metro.
The celebration reflected strong community participation and a spirit of unity and peace.
The day began with a blessing from Dr. Titus Kyalo, parish priest of St. Francis of Assisi Hola Parish. In prayer, he asked God to guide the community toward unity and strengthen efforts to address injustice affecting women and girls.
Activities opened with a solidarity walk through Hola town. Participants carried banners and raised awareness under the message, “Say No to Early Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation, and Discrimination Against Women and Girls for a Just and Equitable Society.”
Staff members of AOSK, Catholic faithful, and religious Sisters joined the walk while holding the International Women’s Day banner. Their message called for an end to discrimination, early marriage, and harmful practices that affect the lives of women and girls.
The walk was followed by Holy Mass presided over by Bishop George Muthaka, OFMCap, of the Catholic Diocese of Garissa.
In his homily, the bishop urged Christians to work for a just and equitable society where the dignity of each person is respected. He reminded the faithful that care for women and girls reflects the Gospel call to defend human dignity and seek justice.
The celebration ended with a renewed commitment from participants to continue advocacy for the protection, empowerment, and equal participation of women and girls in society.
Shared by Sister Phelomena Hembrom
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