An Italian-born former Catholic priest has left the priesthood and married a Kenyan woman in a colourful traditional wedding ceremony in Baringo County, Kenya. Father Sandro Ferretto reportedly served as a Catholic parish priest in Kasiela and Mochongoi before leaving the ministry.
According to reports, Ferretto met Sharon Jepng’ok, a Tugen woman and daughter of former councillor John Wendot, while carrying out missionary work in the area. Their relationship reportedly developed into a romance, eventually leading Ferretto to relinquish his priestly vows and pursue a family life with her.
The couple recently held their traditional wedding at Seretion Village in Kasiela, Baringo South, reportedly at the parish where Ferretto once served as a priest. The ceremony was attended by relatives, friends and members of the local community. Ferretto also participated in Tugen cultural rites as he formally joined his bride’s family.
The marriage marks a significant transition for the former priest, who had previously devoted his life to Catholic ministry in the Kenyan community.
