POPE FRANCIS APPOINTS REV.DR. SIMON PETER KAMOMOE AUXILIARY BISHOP OF ARCHDIOCESE OF NAIROBI.
Father Peter Kamau Kamomoe was born on May 4, 1962. He is the son of the late Mr. Michael Kamomoe and Scholastica Gathoni. He is the fifth born in a family of 11.
He attended Muthiga Primary School, followed by his secondary education at Ituru High School for his O levels. His pursuit of higher education led him to Queen of Apostles Junior Seminary in 1984 for his A levels, marking the beginning of his Spiritual journey.
In 1986, Fr. Kamomoe joined St. Mary’s Seminary in Molo for Spiritual year. This was followed by philosophical studies at St. Augustine Seminary Mabanga from 1987 to 1988, and theological studies at Mathias Mulumba Tindinyo from 1989 to 1992.
He was ordained a deacon in 1992 at St. Mattia Mulumba Tindinyo, culminating in his ordination as a priest by the Servant of God Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga on 18th June 1994.
Fr. Kamomoe has served in various parishes in various capacities, beginning with his appointment as the assistant Father in charge of Queen of Apostles Seminary and Parish on June 18, 1994. His path led him through several parishes, including Thigio, Mangu, Ndundu, and St. Matthias Mulumba Parish Thika.
He was appointed the Fr. In charge Our Lady of Fatma Kiriko Parish from 1998 to 1999, and later, in 1999 appointed the Fr. In charge Kiambu Parish.
In 2008, Fr. Kamomoe took on the role of Administrator at the Holy Family Minor Basilica, a position he holds to date.
His commitment to education and personal growth did not wane during his pastoral duties. Fr. Kamomoe pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Counselling Psychology from the University of Nairobi (2005-2008), a master’s in psychology from Tangaza University College (2013-2015), and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa from 2016-2021.
His passion for the family institution and as the Chaplain in the Family Life department has seen him author various books with an intent on family values namely. Marriage through a Priestly Eye, Mothers-in-law and Daughters-in-law and Root causes and solutions to the conflict.