Kenya: Former Catholic Priest Arrested Over Alleged Treasonous Social Media Posts

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a 44-year-old former priest over allegations of publishing online content advocating the unlawful… Read more »

Kenya: Kingi Calls for National Reflection and Humility in Leadership During National Prayer Breakfast

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has called on Kenyan leaders and citizens to embrace a deeper moment of national reflection, reckoning, and renewal, urging frank conversations about… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Declares Wednesday Public Holiday to Mark Eid Ul-Adha

The government has declared Wednesday, May 27, a public holiday to mark Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Read more »

Kenya: DCI Links Armed Gang to Murder of Nakuru Reverend Julius Ndumia in Brutal Church Attack

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed that a criminal gang suspected of carrying out a series of violent robberies across Nakuru County is behind the murder… Read more »

Kenya: Uhuru Blasts Church Leaders for Misleading Mt Kenya in 2022

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly admonished religious leaders, urging them to stay out of partisan politics and accusing some of misleading Kenyans during the 2022… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Urges Compassion and Unity in Eid Message

President William Ruto has called for unity and compassion among Kenyans as the Muslim faithful mark Eid ul-Fitr. Read more »

Kenya: Muslims Across Kenya Mark Idd-UL-Fitr With Prayers and Reflection

Muslims across Kenya gathered in large numbers to celebrate Idd Ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan with prayers, reflection, and acts of unity. Read more »

Sudan: U.S. Designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood a Global Terrorist Group

The United States has designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood (SMB) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) and announced plans to formally list the group as a Foreign… Read more »

Kenya: Kalonzo, Gachagua to Sue State After Church Entry Block in Meru

United Alternative Government Alliance leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua say they will pursue constitutional and legal action against the government after they were… Read more »

Uganda: Salaam Group Unveils Uganda's First Islamic Insurance

President Yoweri Museveni has launched Tamini General Insurance, Uganda's first Islamic insurance company. Read more »

Africa: Pope Leo to Make 10-Day Africa Trip in April

Pope Leo XIV will make a ten-day Apostolic Journey to Africa and two others in Europe, the Holy See Press Office announced on Wednesday. Read more »

Kenya: Jesus Compassion Ministry U.S. Pastor Resigns Over Ruto Invitation

A simmering row over the intersection of faith and politics has emerged within Jesus Compassion Ministry (JCM) after the head of its United States branch resigned in protest over… Read more »

Kenya: Uhuru Marks Ash Wednesday, Wishes Muslims a Blessed Ramadan

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta this morning joined Catholic faithful at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Nyali, Mombasa, to mark Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. Read more »

Kenya: Muslim Woman Rejects Ruto's Hug in Mandera

A moment of cultural sensitivity drew attention during President William Ruto's visit to Mandera on Thursday, as a Muslim woman politely declined a hug from the President during… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Court Charges Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie Over 52 More Deaths

Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed religious preacher and seven others linked to an infamous doomsday cult have been charged over the deaths of dozens of people whose bodies were… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Warns Politicians Against Turning Churches Into Theatres of Violence

President William Ruto has urged political leaders to keep politics out of places of worship following the disruption of a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, an incident that… Read more »

Kenya: PS Muthoni Highlights Church's Role in Disease Prevention and Mental Health

The Principal Secretary for the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, has praised the Church's vital role in promoting public health and… Read more »

Kenya: KNCHR Condemns Teargassing of Worshipers in Nyeri Church, Demands Police Accountability

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned what it termed a brutal and unwarranted police attack on worshippers at St. Peter's Anglican Church of Kenya… Read more »

Kenya: Mathira MP Wamumbi Accuses Gachagua of Orchestrating Chaos At Nyeri Church Service

Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of orchestrating Sunday's chaos at St Peter's ACK Church, Wairima, in Othaya,… Read more »

Kenya: NCCK Blasts Police Over Church Teargassing, Demands Immediate Prosecutions

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has demanded the immediate interdiction, investigation and prosecution of police officers involved in the disruption of a church… Read more »

Kenya: 'A Government of Criminals' - Maraga Blasts Ruto After Othaya Church Chaos

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on President William Ruto to issue a public apology to Kenyans -- and specifically to worshippers at Witima ACK Church in Nyeri County… Read more »

Kenya: Murkomen Says Probe Into Othaya Church Violence Underway As Gachagua Alleges Assassination Plot

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says investigations are underway into violent clashes that erupted at a church event in Othaya, Nyeri County, where police fired live… Read more »

Kenya: Kalonzo Condemns Othaya Church Security Operation As Gachagua Claims Assassination Attempt

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned a security operation at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya as a "grave and unacceptable violation of the Constitution" after former… Read more »

Kenya: Chaos At Wairima Ack Church in Othaya After Police Fire Teargas and Live Bullets During Gachagua's Visit

Chaos erupted at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya after police fired teargas and live bullets to disrupt a Sunday service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Read more »

Kenya: Police Arrest 15 After Chaos At Church Event Attended By Gachagua in Gatundu

Police have arrested 15 suspects following chaos that erupted during a church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Gatundu, Kiambu County. Read more »