Nairobi, 15 July, 2026 / 8:14 pm (ACI Africa).
ArchbishopAnthony Muheriahas urged Catholic journalists preparing to cover the 21st Plenary Assembly of theAssociation of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa(AMECEA) to work on stories that will spark discussions on key issues, including the Church’s role in society and youth mental health.
In his address during theCatholic Media Breakfastahead of the July 19–26 event at theCatholic University of Eastern Africa(CUEA) in Nairobi, Archbishop Muheria challenged Catholic journalists to ensure that, by the end of the weeklong assembly, their reporting reflects the resolutions emerging from the event rather than narratives created by the media.
Speaking about youth mental health, the Local Ordinary of Kenya’sCatholic Archdiocese of Nyeriurged Catholic journalists to “set a conversation and a buzz that is going to create the direction that will influence our engagement with the youth over the next 10 years in this whole region.”
“Mental health. That’s what we should be talking about. Mental health doesn’t necessarily mean I’m having suicidal thoughts,” the vice chairman of theKenya Conference of Catholic Bishops(KCCB) said.
Archbishop Muheria urged Catholic journalists to broaden public understanding of mental health challenges among young people, saying the issue extends beyond discussions about suicide.
