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The National Shrine of Our Lady of Africa in Subukia, Kenya, is a key pilgrimage site in Africa, dedicated to the Virgin Mary as Queen of Africa. Established in 1984, it attracts thousands for its annual Marian feast, reflecting Africa’s 1.7% annual Catholic growth (19.2% of global Catholics). Set in a serene rural landscape, it fosters peace and unity in Kenya’s 23% Catholic population (12 million), embodying the Church’s rising influence in the Global South.