Retired Archbishop Ndingi Mwana a'Nzeki now spends time in a wheelchair or bed

Ndingi during his tenure back in the day. On the right, Ndingi's current state

As Catholic faithful prepare for Lent-the religious observation of simple living, fasting and prayers-many will also be silently praying for retired Archbishop Raphael Ndingi Mwana a’Nzeki who is struggling with poor health and old age.

Catholics observe the 40-day Lent period which ushers in Easter, the most solemn holiday in the Christian calendar. Archbishop Ndingi would have taken an active role in Lent, but today, the 86 year old is either on the wheelchair or in bed. He suffers memory and speech lapses.