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Zachary Mwenda Muchira
Name
Bro. Zachary Mwenda, OMI
Name
Zachary Mwenda Muchira
Born
1983
Place of birth
Meru
Nationality
Kenyan
How many brothers?
2
How many sisters?
3 step sisters

Before oblate life

Attended Primary School
Murungurune/Erimbene/St. Aloysius from 1989-1999
Attended Secondary School
St. Pius X Seminary Nkubu from 2000-2004
Tertiary Education
Philosophy (2007-2010) & Theology from 2012 to 2016
Skills Training
motorbike & car license from 2007
He has also taught himself the following skills
Music, computer & farming.
He has the following hobbies and sporting interests
Soccer, volleyball, socialization...
Achievements that he is proud of are
1 - Completing the studies
2 - Being an Oblate

Oblate life

Zachary Mwenda Muchira heard about the Oblates in the year
In 1997.
He was attracted to the Oblates because
He was attracted to the Oblates because Hospitality, closeness to people in their ministries and their commitment.
The life of St Eugene that really inspires him is
Despite his human struggles he discovered whom he was in the eye of God and share it with the most abandoned, the love of the Church and zeal in the ministry.
The quotes of St Eugene that he really feels inspired by are
"The Beloved Spouse of the Son of God is abandoned by everyone. Every day there are fewer and fewer shepherds. Soon there will be none left to care for the sheep. Who could remain unmoved seeing this good Mother in such desparate straits?" (1809)
Although he is open to any Ministry the Mission might request him to do, his favourite ministry (for now) is
Although he is open to any Ministry the Mission might request him to do, his favourite ministry (for now) is Youth & Elderly.
He hopes to receive further training in the areas of
Accounts & Education
He feels called to be a missionary to the following countries
Zambia, Philippine and Kenya

 


Name
Postulancy
Place
Meru (Kenya)
Date
2005-2007
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Name
Pre-Novitiate
Place
Nairobi (Kenya)
Date
2007-2010
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Name
Novitiate
Place
Germiston (South Africa)
Date
2011
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1st Renewal of Vows
Place
Germiston (South Africa)
Date
2012
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Name
Philosophy
Place
Consolata (Nairobi-Kenya)
Date
2007-2010
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Theology
Place
St. Joseph's, Cedara, South Africa
Date
2012-2016
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Name
Regency
Place
Lukulu (Zambia)
Date
2014
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Perpetual Vows
Place
St. Stephen's, Kionyo, Meru, Kenya
Date
2017
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