The Deputy President said Kenyans should emulate Sister Irene’s good acts of compassion and love which have brought the whole world together.
“As a people we are reminded that the same way Sister Stefani left her village in Europe to come and serve people, that act has made people from all over the world to be united because of her humility and hard work,” said the DP.
The former President said Sister Irene’s acts of compassion demonstrate that deeds that transform the world may be rare but can be purposed and prioritized.
He said the late famous Catholic nun was a person of exemplary compassion, sacrifice, courage, diligence and faith that showed selfless commitment.
“From Sister Nyaatha’s beliefs and values, we learn that courageous good deeds are gears that change the world by transforming the fortunes of human kind,” said former President.
Sister Irene arrived in Kenya in 1915 under the Consolata Missionaries and died in 1930 of bubonic disease while treating a patient identified as Ngari in Gikondi area of Mukurweini, Nyeri.
The beatification decree was read by Pope Francis’s representative, Tanzanian Archbishop Polycarp Cardinal Pengo while John Cardinal Njue was the main celebrant.
Other speakers included Governor Nderitu Gachagua and Senator Mutahi Kagwe of Nyeri County.
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