Camillian Delegation of Kenya
Servants of the Sick-Kenya (Camillians)
Established in July 1976 in Tabaka, Kisii Diocese.
Golden Jubilee · 1976–2026
50 Years of Camillian Presence in Kenya
Six Camillian religious started the Camillian Mission in Kenya fifty years ago at Tabaka, in the Diocese of Kisii. The Golden Jubilee was celebrated on September 29, 2026, during the pastoral visit of the Superior General, Fr. Pedro Tramontin.
50th Anniversary · 1976–2026
Entrance Procession
Entrance procession at the Holy Mass commemorating the Camillians’ 50th anniversary in Kenya.
50th Anniversary · 1976–2026
The Superior General Leads the Holy Mass
The Superior General of the Order of St. Camillus, Most Rev. Fr. Pedro Tramontin, led the Holy Mass of the 50th anniversary of the Camillians’ presence in Kenya.
50th Anniversary · 1976–2026
Welcome Speech by the Provincial Delegate Superior
Fr. Dominic Mwanzia, Provincial Delegate Superior, gives the welcome speech at the Holy Mass of the 50th anniversary of the Camillians’ presence in Kenya.
50th Anniversary · 1976–2026
Kenyan Camillians at the Holy Mass
A section of the Kenyan Camillians during the Holy Mass commemorating the Camillians’ 50th anniversary in Kenya.
50th Anniversary · 1976–2026
A Section of the Kenyan Camillians
Kenyan Camillians at the Holy Mass commemorating 50 years of Camillian presence in Kenya.
50th Anniversary · 1976–2026
The Choir
The Zetech University and Our Lady Help of Christians Parish choir during the 50th anniversary of the Camillians’ presence in Kenya.
Pastoral visit · September 2026
Daughters of St. Camillus
Daughters of St. Camillus with the Superior General, Fr. Pedro Tramontin, and Fr. Dominic Mwanzia, Provincial Delegate Superior, Delegation of Kenya.
Pastoral visit · September 2026
Camillian Sisters
Camillian Sisters with the Superior General, Fr. Pedro Tramontin.
50th Anniversary · 1976–2026
Lay Camillian Family
Members of the Lay Camillian Family in Kenya.
Pastoral visit · September 12–30, 2026
General Assembly
General Assembly at the conclusion of the pastoral visit of the Superior General, Rev. Fr. Pedro Tramontin, to the Camillian Delegation of Kenya, September 12–30, 2026.
St. Camillus Seminary, Nairobi
Statue of St. Camillus
Statue of St. Camillus at St. Camillus Seminary, Nairobi.
50th Anniversary · 1976–2026
50th Anniversary Crystal Plaque
Crystal plaque of the 50th anniversary of the Camillians’ presence in Kenya.
50th Anniversary · 1976–2026
Anniversary Publication
Publication of the 50th anniversary of the Camillians’ presence in Kenya: The Camillian Delegation of Kenya Celebrates the 50th Anniversary, 1976–2026.
WHO WE ARE
Serving the Sick in Kenya Since 1976
The arrival of the first stable group of Camillians in Kenya dates back to July 1976, while the official inauguration of the ministry was February 9, 1977, with the blessing of His Lordship Bishop Tiberius Mugendi of the Diocese of Kisii.
Servants of the Sick-Kenya is the Camillian Delegation of Kenya, part of the Order of the Ministers of the Sick (Camillians) founded in 1582 by St. Camillus de Lellis. Today the Delegation has five communities and forty members.
We aspire to promote the holistic wellbeing of the sick and their families as we share with them Christ’s message of Love and Mercy.
Our mission shapes every hospital ward, chaplaincy visit and outreach programme we run. It is how we live the Camillian charism in Kenya today.
Health Care
Tabaka Mission Hospital, St. Camillus Mission Hospital in Karungu and the St. Camillus School of Nursing.
Pastoral Care
Hospital chaplaincies in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa, and Clinical Pastoral Education at Bolech House.
Formation
St. Camillus Seminary in Nairobi forms young Camillians through philosophy, novitiate and theology.
Community Outreach
CADIS Kenya, five parishes and the Dala Kiye Children Welfare Home in Karungu.
OUR CALLING
To Serve the Sick, Even at the Risk of Our Own Lives
Camillians have a special calling from the Lord Jesus to serve the sick and the dying, even at the risk of their own lives. This fourth vow is the heart of the Order’s constitution.
Our Vision
Fullness of Life Amidst and Beyond Sickness of the Human Person.
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OUR VALUES
The Values That Guide Our Service
Camillians have a special calling from the Lord Jesus to serve the sick and the dying, even at the risk of their own lives. As we serve the sick and suffering, we embrace the following values and principles.
Human Dignity and Sanctity of Life
We hold life as sacred and a gift from God and commit to respect, listen and honour people as God’s children created in His image and likeness.
Rights of Every Sick, Suffering and Grieving Person
In serving the people of God, irrespective of their state of health, Camillians at all times will uphold their inalienable rights.
Social Justice and Equality
In the sphere of health, illness and suffering, Camillians promise to be fair, just and uphold equality of all in their services.
Stewardship
As a religious institution, we support the care of the environment and resources entrusted to us.
Five communities in four dioceses. From Mombasa to Karungu, we go where the sick are.
FROM OUR COMMUNITIES
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Walk with Us in Serving the Sick
Pray with us, volunteer, partner with our health facilities or support a young Camillian in formation.
MEET SOME OF OUR CONFRERES
Faces of Our Ministry
Priests and brothers serving as chaplains, doctors, teachers and formators across Kenya.
Fr. Josphat Okemwa
Hospital Chaplain, The Nairobi Hospital
Fr. Gabriel Nyokabi
St. Mary’s Mission Hospital, Lang’ata
Fr. Dominic Mwanzia
Provincial Delegate Superior, Delegation of Kenya
Fr. David Opondo
Archdiocese of Mombasa
- Servants of the sick
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- Fullness of life
- Servants of the sick
- Ministri degli Infermi
- Fullness of life
REACH OUT TO US
Looking for Support? Let Us Help!
Write, call or visit us. We will direct you to the right Camillian community, health facility or programme.