Meru Bishop Salesius Mugambi who took over from the deceased said the 92-year-old retired bishop passed on while undergoing treatment at Rivoli Hospital where he had been admitted for three days. By CHARLES WANYOROMore by this AuthorCatholic faithful in Kenya are in mourning following the demise of Bishop Emeritus Silas Njiru. Bishop Njiru, who served as Meru second prelate, died early Tuesday in Italy after he contracted Covid-19. Meru Bishop Salesius Mugambi who took over from the deceased said the 92-year-old retired bishop passed on while undergoing treatment at Rivoli Hospital where he had been admitted for three days. Speaking to the Nation on phone, Bishop Mugambi said the late clergyman was staying at the Blessed Joseph Allamano house in Alpignano, Turin, Italy.

Source: Daily Nation April 28, 2020 21:00 UTC