Doreen Ajiambo

Doreen Ajiambo is the Africa/Middle East correspondent for Global Sisters Report based in Kenya. She covers the missions and ministries of Catholic women religious and writes about humanitarian and environmental issues across sub-Saharan Africa that affect the people they serve. Her previous work has been published by Religion News Service, Catholic News Service, Refugees Deeply, USA Today and the Global Post, among other outlets.  

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Witchcraft accusations drive elders from homes, seeking refuge with sisters

Uganda invites Pope Leo XIV to martyrs shrine; suspected bombing attempt averted nearby

Millions honor Uganda martyrs as Pope Leo's vision inspires pilgrimage of hope

'Africa prays here': Petitions flood Uganda shrine leading up to Martyrs Day

Sisters join thousands on pilgrimage across East Africa to honor Uganda's martyrs

African religious leaders embrace synodality at South Africa event

Sisters in Africa urge Pope Leo XIV to uphold Francis' commitment against trafficking

'A man for all people': Sisters reflect on Pope Francis' impact on Africa

Women face rape as weapon of war while conflict in Congo displaces millions

Migrants braving perilous journey to South Africa find refuge with Catholic Church

'Relying on prayers,' sisters fear for their lives as fighting in Congo escalates

African sisters partner with Global Sisters Report in a health care webinar

Q&A with Sr. Marivane Chiesa, dedicated to giving migrant women a safe haven

Q&A with Sr. Florence Muia, providing hope, healing to those living with HIV/AIDS

Notre Dame sisters mobilize to fend off child traffickers in Tanzania

Catholic sisters at COP29 uplift unequal ways climate change impacts women

Make clean energy, not wars, faith activists tell world leaders at climate summit

As clock ticks, faith groups press COP29 to deliver ambitious climate finance target

Reeling from climate disasters, African nations await loss and damage fund

Catholics head to COP29 climate summit seeking new finance, end of fossil fuels