Blend of religion and traditions as priest is ordained, declared elder

Talai elders accord newly-installed priest Reverend Joakim Kipkurui traditional blessings. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

At only 28, Reverend Joakim Kipkurui has scaled the heights of his religious calling to undertake missionary work.

And only hours into his priestly ordination by Bishop Dominic Kimengich of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, a group of Nandi elders accorded the newly-installed priest traditional blessings as he partakes in Christian responsibilities in the society.