John Mbua Mwandi

John Mbua Mwandi (born 24 September 1970) is a Kenyan Catholic prelate who was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kitui, in Kenya on 27 May 2026. Before that, from 8 December 2001 until 27 May 2026, he served as a priest of the same Catholic See. He was appointed bishop by Pope Leo XIV.

Background and education He was born on 24 September 1970. He studied philosophy at Saint Augustine's Senior Seminary in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bungoma. He then studied theology at Saint Matthias Mulumba Senior Seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet. In 2008, he studies at the Kenya Institute of Management in Nairobi, graduating with a diploma in Project Management.

Priest He was ordained a prieston 8 December 2001 and was incardinated in the Catholic Diocese of Kitui. He served as a priest until 27 May 2026. While a priest, he served in various roles and locations, including: