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How new bishop sacrificed military dream for holy altar

Reverend John Mark Haung Godia.

The Reverend John Mark Haung Godia, incoming bishop of Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Maseno West Diocese wanted to be a military soldier as he grew up but he ended up a soldier in the army of the Lord. He is now a decorated officer.

As he is being consecrated and enthroned today by head of ACK Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit, he has an uphill task to unite the diocese polarised by the election process that culminated into his election as successor to long-serving bishop of the diocese Rt Reverend Joseph Otieno Wasonga.

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