Cathedral of Our Lady Consolata
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Consolata is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit and the spiritual heart of the diocese. Located at the centre of Marsabit town, at the foot of the sacred Marsabit Mountain, the Cathedral serves a diverse congregation drawn from across the county. The faithful include Borana, Gabra, Rendille, Samburu, Turkana, and other communities who live, work, and study in the town.
Marsabit town is a melting pot of cultures and traditions, shaped by its role as the administrative and commercial center of the county. While many residents maintain strong ties to pastoralist life in the rural areas, the Cathedral congregation reflects a more settled urban community engaged in public service, business, education, and trade.
As the seat of the Bishop, the Cathedral hosts major diocesan events, liturgical celebrations, ordinations, and pastoral gatherings. It plays a central role in evangelization, catechesis, youth and family ministries, and social outreach. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Consolata stands as a sign of unity, faith, and hope for the entire Diocese.
Moyale Parish
Moyale Parish is located in Moyale town, a key border settlement between Kenya and Ethiopia and one of the most culturally diverse areas within the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit. The parish serves a multi-ethnic population that includes the Borana, Gabra, Burji, Garre, Konso, and other communities whose lives are closely connected through trade, migration, and cross-border relations. Multilingualism and cultural interaction are part of daily life in Moyale, shaped by its role as a regional commercial hub.
Most residents engage in pastoralism, cross-border trade, transport, and small businesses. While the region has experienced periodic inter-ethnic tensions linked to competition over resources, it also has strong traditions of dialogue, peacebuilding, and communal leadership.
Moyale Parish plays a vital role in promoting spiritual growth, peace, and unity. In addition to regular liturgical life, the parish is actively involved in youth formation, catechesis, education support, and development initiatives addressing water, health, and social cohesion in this sensitive border region.
Karare Parish
Karare Parish is located approximately 40 kilometres from Marsabit town, within the semi-arid rural landscape of Marsabit County. The area is predominantly inhabited by the Samburu and Rendille communities, both of whom are nomadic pastoralists whose livelihoods depend on livestock herding and seasonal movement in search of pasture and water.
The Samburu are known for their vibrant traditional dress, beadwork, age-set systems, and strong warrior heritage, while the Rendille are recognized for their camel-based economy, clan organization, and deep-rooted cultural practices. Life in Karare is shaped by harsh climatic conditions, limited infrastructure, and long distances to basic services.
Karare Parish serves as an important spiritual and social center for these pastoralist communities. Through pastoral outreach, catechesis, and community engagement, the parish supports faith life while encouraging education, peace, and resilience among families living in a challenging environment.0 KM from Marsabit Town, set within semi-arid rural lands of Marsabit county. Karare is home to the pastoralist communities of Samburu, Rendille.
Korr Parish
Korr Parish is located in the heart of the Kaisut Desert and is home to the historic Don Bosco Mission Korr, run by the Salesians of Don Bosco. Established over 50 years ago, it was the first mission in the area and continues to serve the Rendille and Samburu nomadic communities who inhabit this remote and arid region.
The people of Korr rely largely on camels, goats, and cattle, and maintain strong communal ties shaped by tradition, resilience, and faith. Isolation, drought, and limited access to education and healthcare present ongoing challenges, particularly for children and young people.
The mission includes a parish, a kindergarten, and a lively oratory that welcomes about 150 children every Sunday. Beyond evangelization, Korr Parish places strong emphasis on education, youth formation, and child-centered pastoral care, standing as a lasting sign of the Church’s commitment to marginalized desert communities.
Loiyangalani Parish
Loiyangalani Parish is located on the south-eastern shores of Lake Turkana, in a town whose name means “a place of many trees” in the Samburu language. The parish serves a culturally rich and diverse population that includes the El Molo, Turkana, Samburu, and Rendille communities.
Livelihoods in the area are centered on fishing in Lake Turkana, pastoralism, and small-scale trade. The El Molo, one of Kenya’s smallest indigenous communities, have a unique cultural identity closely tied to fishing and the lake, while the Turkana and Samburu maintain strong pastoral traditions and social structures.
Loiyangalani Parish supports spiritual life while responding to social and environmental challenges such as water scarcity, education access, and climate change. Through pastoral care and community engagement, the parish promotes dignity, unity, and hope among communities living in a fragile but culturally vibrant ecosystem.
Dukana Parish
Dukana Parish is located in a remote settlement near the Kenya–Ethiopia border and is predominantly inhabited by the Gabra community. The Gabra are nomadic pastoralists whose lives revolve around camel herding, strong clan bonds, and traditional governance systems guided by elders.
The harsh environment, recurrent droughts, and long distances to social services define everyday life in Dukana. Seasonal migration across borders in search of pasture and water is common, reinforcing the community’s resilience and adaptability.
Dukana Parish provides spiritual nourishment, pastoral accompaniment, and social support to a widely dispersed population. By reaching out to families in remote manyattas, the parish plays a key role in promoting peace, education, and faith formation in one of the Diocese’s most isolated regions.
Illeret Parish
Illeret Parish serves the Daasanach (Dassanech) people living along the eastern shores of Lake Turkana, just 17 kilometres from the Ethiopian border. The Daasanach are nomadic pastoralists and agro-pastoralists with a distinct language, rich cultural traditions, and livelihoods closely linked to the lake and seasonal flooding of nearby rivers.
For over 40 years, Illeret functioned as an outstation of North Horr Parish, requiring journeys of six to eight hours across rough terrain. This long isolation shaped a community that is resilient but historically underserved.
Today, Illeret Parish stands as a strong sign of the Church’s presence among remote border communities. It supports spiritual growth, basic education, and social outreach, accompanying a people whose lives are deeply connected to nature, mobility, and cross-border realities.
Kargi Parish
Kargi Parish is located about 50 kilometres from Marsabit town, within an arid landscape predominantly inhabited by the Rendille community. The Rendille are camel pastoralists with a strong cultural identity, organized through clans and age-set systems. Their life is centered on livestock herding, seasonal migration, and deep respect for elders and traditional leadership.
The region faces recurring droughts, water scarcity, and limited access to social services. Despite these challenges, the community remains resilient, with strong values of cooperation, hospitality, and communal responsibility.
Kargi Parish provides spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and community support. Through faith formation, education outreach, and peacebuilding, the parish strengthens the community’s resilience while encouraging holistic development in a challenging environment.
Dirib Gombo
Dirib Gombo Parish serves the community of Dirib Gombo and St. Paul’s Secondary School, making it a unique center where faith and education meet. The local population is largely pastoralist, and families highly value education as a path to transformation and future opportunities.
The parish plays a key role in nurturing young people through liturgy, catechesis, and pastoral care. It also supports families and community life by promoting moral values, leadership development, and youth empowerment.
Dirib Gombo Parish is a hub of hope and spiritual formation, strengthening the faith of students and residents while building a future generation rooted in service, discipline, and Christian values.
Laisamis Parish
Laisamis Parish is located in the southern part of Marsabit County and serves predominantly pastoralist communities, including the Samburu and Rendille. The parish lies along a major transport corridor, which brings interaction between traditional lifestyles and modern influences.
Livestock herding remains central to life, while education and trade are increasingly shaping the aspirations of young people. Cultural identity remains strong and is expressed through traditional dress, ceremonies, and social structures.
The parish provides spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and community services that support social cohesion and holistic development. Through its outreach programs, Laisamis Parish strengthens community resilience and promotes peace and unity in a rapidly changing environment.
Sololo Parish
Sololo Parish is located in Sololo town, the fourth-largest urban center in Marsabit County, situated on the Moyale–Sololo escarpment. The area experiences semi-arid climatic conditions and is inhabited mainly by Borana, Gabra, and other neighbouring communities.
Residents of Sololo engage in agro-pastoralism, small-scale farming, trade, and small businesses. As an administrative and service center, Sololo connects rural communities with markets, schools, and health facilities, making it a key hub for social and economic activity.
Sololo Parish plays a vital role in evangelization, education support, and community development. It serves both urban residents and rural outstations while promoting peace, unity, and social harmony in a town shaped by diversity and movement.
Hurri Hills Parish
Hurri Hills Parish is located in the scenic highlands of northern Marsabit County. The area is mainly inhabited by the Borana pastoralist community, whose livelihoods are based on cattle herding, seasonal grazing, and strong clan networks.
The hills provide a cooler climate and important grazing land, making the area significant for pastoral movement. Cultural life is deeply rooted in tradition, faith, and community solidarity, with elders playing a central role in decision-making and conflict resolution.
Hurri Hills Parish serves as a center for spiritual formation, education, and pastoral outreach. It supports families by promoting peace, unity, and holistic development, providing a stable and welcoming presence in a geographically isolated region.
Kalacha Parish
Kalacha Parish is located in northern Marsabit County, within a dry and remote area inhabited mainly by the Gabra community. The Gabra are resilient nomadic pastoralists whose culture is centered on camels, family units, and traditional leadership structures.
Life in Kalacha is shaped by scarcity of water, long distances, and limited infrastructure. Despite these hardships, the community remains strong, relying on mutual support and cultural values that emphasize solidarity and respect.
Kalacha Parish provides pastoral care, catechesis, and social support to families in remote settlements. By reaching out through outreach programs and community development initiatives, the parish strengthens faith and hope in a region marked by hardship and resilience.
North Horr Parish
North Horr Parish is one of the oldest and most important mission centers in the Diocese of Marsabit. It serves a wide and diverse population that includes the Gabra, Rendille, and other pastoralist communities living across vast arid lands. The area is characterized by nomadic movement, drought cycles, and long distances to social services.
Historically, North Horr has served as a key base for missionary outreach to remote outstations, including Illeret and other far-flung communities. The parish has been a beacon of faith, education, and human development in a region where access to basic services is limited.
North Horr Parish continues to promote unity, peace, and human dignity through pastoral care, catechesis, and community programs, strengthening the spiritual life of families and supporting social cohesion across the region.
Maikona Parish
Maikona Parish is located in the semi-arid northern region of Marsabit County and serves mainly the Gabra community. The people of Maikona rely on livestock herding, seasonal migration, and strong family ties. Their cultural identity is deeply rooted in pastoral traditions, clan systems, and customary leadership.
The area faces challenges such as climate change, food insecurity, and limited access to education and healthcare. Despite these hardships, the community shows resilience, mutual support, and strong cultural pride.
Maikona Parish provides spiritual nourishment and pastoral outreach while supporting community empowerment through education, peacebuilding, and social programs. The parish strengthens families and promotes hope, dignity, and faith in a challenging environment.
LogoLogo Parish
Logo Logo Parish serves a vast and sparsely populated semi-desert region in northern Kenya. The population is largely pastoralist, with communities living in scattered settlements across long distances. The area is characterized by harsh climatic conditions, mobility, and limited infrastructure.
The parish faces logistical challenges in reaching its faithful, yet remains committed to catechesis, sacramental life, and community development. Through its pastoral presence, Logo Logo Parish supports education, health awareness, and livelihood programs, reaching communities that are often overlooked due to distance and isolation.
Logo Logo Parish stands as a sign of the Church’s mission to reach the peripheries, providing spiritual care and practical support to families living in remote areas.
Turbi Parish
Turbi Parish is located in a remote and arid part of Marsabit County and serves predominantly pastoralist communities. Livestock herding is the central economic activity, while strong family ties and traditional leadership structures guide social life. The area is known for its resilience in the face of environmental hardships.
Isolation, limited infrastructure, and water scarcity shape daily realities. Despite these challenges, faith and community solidarity remain strong, with local traditions and cultural values guiding everyday life.
Turbi Parish provides spiritual services, pastoral care, and development-oriented programs tailored to the needs of a mobile and resilient population. The parish strengthens hope and dignity through faith formation, peacebuilding, and community support.
Ngurnit Parish
Ngurnit Parish is a newly established parish within the Diocese of Marsabit, created to meet the growing spiritual and pastoral needs of the local community. Located in the northern part of the county, Ngurnit serves predominantly pastoralist communities whose lives are shaped by livestock herding, seasonal migration, and traditional cultural values.
The parish is strategically positioned to strengthen faith formation, education, and community development in a region that has historically faced challenges such as drought, water scarcity, and limited access to social services. Ngurnit Parish aims to promote peace, unity, and hope by supporting families and youth through catechesis, liturgical life, and outreach programs.
As a new parish, Ngurnit is focused on building strong community structures, empowering local leaders, and enhancing the presence of the Church in remote areas. Through pastoral care and development initiatives, Ngurnit Parish is committed to strengthening the spiritual life and well-being of the people it serves.