St John’s Day 2026 celebration at House of Charity Children’s Home

Saint John’s Day holds particular significance for the Order of Malta. As Patron of the Order, Saint John the Baptist remains a model of humility, courage, and faithful witness to Christ. Marking this feast day at the House of Charity Children’s Home was a fitting expression of that same spirit. Through presence, care, and solidarity, we all reaffirmed our commitment to serving vulnerable communities with dignity and compassion.

Carried by Faith – The Companions of the Order of Malta Kenya Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes welcomes millions of pilgrims every year. For many in the Kenyan group, seeing the basilicas and the Grotto for the first time was deeply moving. The evenings were especially memorable. Thousands of pilgrims carrying candles processed together while praying and singing the Ave Maria in many languages.

Donation of Warm Infant Clothes to The Nest Baby Village

Countess M.J. von Walderdorf from Bavaria kept the promise she made last year to knit more warm clothes for infants at The Nest.

Supporting Life and Community

The Companions of the Order of Malta in Kenya marked the 'ground breaking' for a new Mother and Child Centre in the remote area of Keringet, Kenya, reaffirming the Orders commitment to maternal and child health and to sustainable community development.

New Year’s Message from the Ambassador

A timeless treasure in Malindi

Standing with quiet dignity on the Kenyan coast, the historic chapel of Malindi remains one of the region’s most remarkable cultural landmarks. Built in 1502, this modest yet extraordinary structure has endured the shifting tides of centuries, serving as a testament to the rich and diverse history that has shaped the coastal communities of Kenya.

Experience report from Tangulbei

During his summer recess, a young companion traveled to Tangulbei a remote region in the North of Kenya, to volunteer at a hospital built and supported by the Order, where he came to understand that life itself is never to be taken for granted.

Expansion, Refurbishment and Equipping of Operating Theaters at Kakuma Mission Hospital

Yet with only a single, under-equipped operating theatre, the hospital has long struggled to meet the urgent needs of mothers, newborns, trauma patients, and those facing life-threatening medical complications. Many patients must be referred over 150 km away to Lodwar—a delay that too often costs lives.

Formation Retreat in Nairobi

We committed their souls to God’s mercy, laid a wreath at their graves, sang “I Vow to Thee, My Country,” and listened to the poignant poem “In Flanders Fields,” which brought tears to many eyes. The retreat concluded on an inspiring note with visits to two charitable institutions.